GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
deifyto make a god of
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exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
cipherzero
presagesomething that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
stiltedpompous
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
flutterto flap the wings rapidly