GRE Word List
KNAVE
a tricky deceitful fellow
The meaning of the word knave is a tricky deceitful fellow.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| screech | a high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| miniature | a copy on a much reduced scale |
| remiss | negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless |
| discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |
| luster | a glow of reflected light : sheen |
| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| fuddle | booze |
| berate | to scold or condemn vehemently and at length |
| gazette | newspaper |