GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| trite | hackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original |
| innate | existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| propensity | an often intense natural inclination or preference |
| plutocracy | government by the wealthy |
| moratorium | a legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt |
| wade | to step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air |
| bemoan | to express deep grief or distress over |
| queer | differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd |
| contiguous | being in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point |