GRE Word List

SLEIGHT

deceitful craftiness

The meaning of the word sleight is deceitful craftiness.

Random words

WordMeaning
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
saturnineborn under or influenced astrologically by the planet Saturn
lineagedescent in a line from a common progenitor
gourmeta connoisseur of food and drink
sheafa quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing