GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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ulcera break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder
conglomerationthe act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated
declivitydownward inclination
alludeto make indirect reference
courtthe residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary