GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains
totterto move unsteadily : stagger
scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)
feeblemindedimpaired in intellectual ability : affected with intellectual disability
rostera roll or list of personnel
falsifyto prove or declare false : disprove
articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit