GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| reaper | one that reaps |
| mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |
| tendentious | marked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased |
| tint | a usually slight or pale coloration : hue |
| incisive | impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation) |
| creed | a brief authoritative formula of religious belief |
| venerable | calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments |
| homeostasis | a relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |