GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| virtue | conformity to a standard of right : morality |
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| infringe | to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another |
| discord | lack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas) |
| glean | to gather grain or other produce left by reapers |
| fumble | to grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly |
| retract | to draw back or in |
| erode | to diminish or destroy by degrees: |
| mischance | bad luck |