GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ample | generous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity |
| sophisticated | deprived of native or original simplicity: such as |
| potentate | ruler |
| exhilarating | causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling |
| turpitude | inherent baseness : depravity |
| velocity | quickness of motion : speed |
| clientele | a body of clients |
| vital | of the utmost importance |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| nadir | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer |