GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| beget | to procreate as the father : sire |
| foul | offensive to the senses : loathsome |
| infinitesimal | immeasurably or incalculably small |
| perennial | present at all seasons of the year |
| factotum | a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities |
| tardy | moving slowly : sluggish |
| parody | a literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule |
| surly | menacing or threatening in appearance |
| sporadic | occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances |
| putrefy | to make putrid |