GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
sustenancemeans of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living
enthrallto hold spellbound : charm
amityfriendship
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
gustythe sensation of taste
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread