GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.

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arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
facileeasily accomplished or attained
collagean artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface
hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.
limpidmarked by transparency (see transparent
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder
flightyswift