GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| arboretum | a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes |
| zephyr | a breeze from the west |
| complaisant | marked by an inclination to please or oblige |
| vigilante | a member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate) |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| balmy | having the qualities of balm : soothing |
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |
| stalwart | marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit |
| unexceptionable | not open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable |
| drivel | nonsense |