GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

Random words

WordMeaning
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
paragona model of excellence or perfection
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
discordlack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
retractto draw back or in
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees:
mischancebad luck