GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
verisimilitudethe quality or state of being verisimilar
plauditan act or round of applause
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)