GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

Random words

WordMeaning
compulsivehaving power to compel
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
lasciviousfilled with or showing sexual desire : lewd
kleptomaniaca person evidencing kleptomania
filchto steal secretly or casually
knottymarked by or full of knots
blushoutward appearance : view
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby