GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
juggernauta massive inexorable force, campaign, movement, or object that crushes whatever is in its path
indolentaverse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy
sagaciousof keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning
uprightperpendicular
ribaldmarked by coarseness or lewdness : crude
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
roseateresembling a rose especially in color
brazenmade of brass