GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| labile | readily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| buffoon | a ludicrous figure : clown |
| exude | to ooze out |
| simplistic | excessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details |
| finish | to come to an end : terminate |
| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence |
| dingy | dirty |
| evasive | tending or intended to evade : equivocal |