GRE Word List

GUILE

deceitful cunning : duplicity

The meaning of the word guile is deceitful cunning : duplicity.

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WordMeaning
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
stem_fromarise from; originate from
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
plumbera dealer or worker in lead
snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly
declivitydownward inclination
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
miasmaa vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling