GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

Random words

WordMeaning
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
crassgross
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
momentuma property (see property
panegyrica eulogistic oration or writing
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved
ichthyologya branch of zoology that deals with fishes
unprecedentedhaving no precedent : novel