GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
ambleto go at or as if at an easy gait : saunter
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
gentilitythe condition of belonging to the gentry
concurto express agreement
seasoneda time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
economythe structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period
refurbishto brighten or freshen up : renovate