GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones
parcheddeprived of natural moisture
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
supplicantone who supplicates
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
prescienceforeknowledge of events: