GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| primp | to dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner |
| fissure | a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |
| embargo | an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports |
| comestible | edible |
| carnal | relating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites |
| detached | standing by itself : separate |
| belligerent | inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| thespian | actor |
| waylay | to lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush |