GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
patriarchone of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people
niggletrifle
verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy
antagonismopposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
roosteran adult male domestic chicken
barristera counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes in an English superior court compare solicitor
lecheryinordinate (see inordinate
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law