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cunning

/ˈkʌnɪŋ/
cun · ning ˈkʌ · nɪŋ
English Definition
adj. having or showing skill in achieving one''s ends by deceit or evasion
中文释义
狡猾的,灵巧的
Significado en Español
astuto, hábil
한국어 뜻
교활한, 영리한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xảo quyệt, khéo léo
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Example Sentence

The fox is known for its cunning nature.

狐狸以其狡猾的本性著称。

Synonyms
crafty sly wily deceptive
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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”?

  1. A deceptive
  2. B clumsy
  3. C honest
  4. D simple
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A — deceptive. “cunning” means adj. having or showing skill in achieving one''s ends by deceit or evasion

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

With a ______ plan, the fox tricked the farmer and stole all the hens.

  1. A honest
  2. B foolish
  3. C clumsy
  4. D cunning
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D — cunning. “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.

How do you use “cunning” in a sentence?

The fox is known for its cunning nature. (狐狸以其狡猾的本性著称。)

What are synonyms for “cunning”?

crafty, sly, wily, deceptive — all close in meaning to cunning (adj. having or showing skill in achieving one''s ends by deceit or evasion).

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).

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