GRE Word List

SLEIGHT

deceitful craftiness

The meaning of the word sleight is deceitful craftiness.

Random words

WordMeaning
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery
careera profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as a permanent calling
traverseto go or travel across or over
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
connivancethe act of conniving
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude