GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stickler | one who insists on exactness or completeness in the observance of something |
| drivel | nonsense |
| implore | to make an earnest request to (someone) : beg |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |
| sectarian | of, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian |
| unguent | a soothing or healing salve : ointment |
| repulse | to drive or beat back : repel |
| preen | to groom with the bill especially by rearranging the barbs and barbules of the feathers and by distributing oil from the uropygial gland |
| evanescent | tending to vanish like vapor |
| ram | a male sheep |