GRE Word List

SLEIGHT

deceitful craftiness

The meaning of the word sleight is deceitful craftiness.

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WordMeaning
sedentarynot migratory : settled
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
errantbehaving wrongly
impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
egressa place or means of going out : exit
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage