GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| devolve | to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another |
| headlong | headfirst |
| downcast | low in spirit : dejected |
| platonic | of, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or Platonism |
| lackadaisical | lacking life, spirit, or zest : languid |
| cupidity | inordinate desire for wealth : avarice |
| buffoon | a ludicrous figure : clown |
| executive | of or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs |
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| idyll | a simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment |