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canny

/ˈkæni/
can · ny ˈkæ · ni
English Definition
adj. clever, shrewd
中文释义
精明的;机敏的
Significado en Español
astuto, sagaz
한국어 뜻
영리한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khôn ngoan
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canny (shrewd)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “canny”: The entrepreneur''s approach to business was praised for being particularly canny.

  1. A gullible
  2. B shrewd
  3. C awkward
  4. D naive
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B — shrewd. “canny” means adj. clever, shrewd

Common questions about “canny”

What does “canny” mean?

canny — adj. clever, shrewd. In Chinese: 精明的;机敏的.

How do you pronounce “canny”?

canny is pronounced /ˈkæni/. It breaks into 2 syllables: can · ny.

Is “canny” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. canny appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “canny”?

canny (shrewd)

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