GRE Word List

GUILE

deceitful cunning : duplicity

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

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filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
chameleonany of a family (Chamaeleontidae) of chiefly arboreal (see arboreal
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
depleteto empty of a principal substance
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
whelpany of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog
kenthe range of perception, understanding, or knowledge
beguilehoodwink