GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
symmetrybalanced proportions
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
testyeasily annoyed : irritable
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
tactfulhaving or showing tact
taciturntemperamentally disinclined to talk
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
megalomaniaa mania (see mania
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
truncateto shorten by or as if by cutting off