GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| renounce | to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration |
| allegiance | the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord |
| monochromatic | having or consisting of one color or hue |
| sturdy | firmly built or constituted : stout |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| accessory | an object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else |
| asunder | into parts |
| bilious | of or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile |
| tendentious | marked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased |
| chant | to make melodic sounds with the voice |