GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference
plutocracygovernment by the wealthy
moratoriuma legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt
wadeto step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air
bemoanto express deep grief or distress over
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point