GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
boostto push or shove up from below
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
dawdleto spend time idly
veracioustruthful
practicablecapable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible
crinkleto form many short bends or ripples
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious