GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
verbiagea profusion of words usually of little or obscure content
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
epica long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero
drudgerydull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
atavismrecurrence in an organism of a trait or character typical of an ancestral form and usually due to genetic recombination
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself