GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
| dissection | the act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected |
| explicate | to give a detailed explanation of |
| grumble | to mutter in discontent |
| titanic | having great magnitude, force, or power : colossal |
| gruel | a thin porridge |
| pillage | the act of looting or plundering especially in war |
| smattering | superficial piecemeal knowledge |
| nemesis | the Greek goddess of retributive justice |
| devolve | to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another |