GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
helma lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
ventralof or relating to the belly : abdominal
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
exploitdeed
concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time