GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues
knitto form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles
virtuosoone who excels in the technique of an art
equanimityevenness of mind especially under stress
serenitythe quality or state of being serene
foresightan act or the power of foreseeing : prescience
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
preternaturalexisting outside of nature