GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

Random words

WordMeaning
imprecationcurse
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
abyssan immeasurably deep gulf or great space
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
forumthe marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business
exudeto ooze out
witherto become dry and sapless
catapultan ancient military device for hurling missiles