GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sybarite | voluptuary |
| consummate | extremely skilled and accomplished |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| caucus | a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy |
| berate | to scold or condemn vehemently and at length |
| malady | a disease or disorder of the animal body |
| recurrent | running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course |
| impassable | incapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted |
| sanguine | marked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic |
| diaphanous | characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through |