GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
inhibitto prohibit from doing something
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
apparentopen to view : visible
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
vertexthe top of the head
mustyimpaired by damp or mildew : moldy
ingenioushaving or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving
sophisticateddeprived of native or original simplicity: such as
dys-abnormal
augustmarked by majestic dignity or grandeur