GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| accomplice | one associated with another especially in wrongdoing |
| flamboyant | marked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior |
| devolve | to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another |
| spatula | a flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting |
| perspicuity | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| humane | marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals |
| carapace | a bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab) |
| malediction | curse |
| breadth | distance from side to side : width |
| exemplify | to show or illustrate by example |