GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| masticate | to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew |
| conformity | correspondence in form, manner, or character : agreement |
| domineer | to exercise arbitrary or overbearing control |
| mandatory | required by a law or rule : obligatory |
| aureole | a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage |
| homeostasis | a relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group |
| sentient | responsive to or conscious of sense impressions |
| scoff | an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe |
| jubilation | an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |