GRE Word List
KNAVE
a tricky deceitful fellow
The meaning of the word knave is a tricky deceitful fellow.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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wither | to become dry and sapless |
unregenerate | not regenerate |
alias | otherwise called : otherwise known as |
check | to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively |
infirmity | the quality or state of being infirm |
contaminate | to soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association |
cornice | the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration |
deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
refectory | a dining hall (as in a monastery or college) |