cunning
/ˈkʌnɪŋ/
cun · ning
ˈkʌ · nɪŋ
English Definition
adj. having or showing skill in achieving one''s ends by deceit or evasion
Significado en Español
astuto, hábil
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xảo quyệt, khéo léo
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
skillful + ing(adjective suffix).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “cunning”?
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A
deceptive
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B
clumsy
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C
honest
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D
simple
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A — deceptive.
“cunning” means adj. having or showing skill in achieving one''s ends by deceit or evasion
Common questions about “cunning”
What does “cunning” mean?
cunning — adj. having or showing skill in achieving one''s ends by deceit or evasion. In Chinese: 狡猾的，灵巧的.
How do you pronounce “cunning”?
cunning is pronounced /ˈkʌnɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: cun · ning.
Is “cunning” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. cunning appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “cunning”?
skillful + ing(adjective suffix).
