GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
wiltloose freshness; droop
nethersituated down or below : lower
consortassociate
throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
flauntto display or obtrude oneself to public notice
deportto send out of the country by legal deportation
embarkto go on board a vehicle for transportation