GRE Word List

SLEIGHT

deceitful craftiness

The meaning of the word sleight is deceitful craftiness.

Random words

WordMeaning
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
lateralof or relating to the side
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
galaxymilky way galaxy
jabto pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object
gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it