Guile
mediumgyl
noun
Definition
Sly or cunning intelligence; craftiness in deceiving others
Examples
“The politician used guile rather than honest persuasion to win votes.”
“She achieved her goals through guile and manipulation.”
Categories
GRE Tip
Guile is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "cunning" or "craftiness" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "candor".
Related GRE Words
artifice
Clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially to deceive; trickery
chicanery
The use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose
subterfuge
Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick
counterfeit
Made in imitation with intent to deceive; forged; fake
fraudulent
Obtained, done by, or involving deception; dishonest
mendacity
Untruthfulness; the tendency to lie
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