GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
aptitudeinclination
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
felineof, relating to, or affecting cats or the cat family
pervasiveexisting in or spreading through every part of something
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
fanaticismfanatic outlook or behavior
parryto ward off a weapon or blow