GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
lustera glow of reflected light : sheen
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
infallibleincapable of error : unerring
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
conceptionthe process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization or implantation or both