GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
verbalizeto express something in words
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
paupera person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity
miscellanyseparate writings collected in one volume
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
monochromea painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue