GRE Word List

GUILE

deceitful cunning : duplicity

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

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quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid
amphitheateran oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
ribaldmarked by coarseness or lewdness : crude
jumbleto move in a confused or disordered manner
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disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers