GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unction | the act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing |
| helm | a lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| gainsay | to declare to be untrue or invalid |
| ventral | of or relating to the belly : abdominal |
| cornucopia | a curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |
| swamp | a wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water |
| exploit | deed |
| concurrent | operating or occurring at the same time |