GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
bullya blustering, browbeating person
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
militateto have weight or effect
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness