GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas |
| wanton | merciless |
| dwindle | to become steadily less : shrink |
| repel | to drive back : repulse |
| conglomerate | made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds |
| ineffectual | not producing the proper or intended effect : futile |
| trigger | a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it |
| retrograde | having or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| quack | to make the characteristic cry of a duck |