GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
velocityquickness of motion : speed
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
hideto put out of sight : secrete
enlivento give life, action, or spirit to : animate
approbationcommendation
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious