GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| kernel | the inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut |
| fortuitous | occurring by chance |
| gouge | a chisel with a concavo-convex cross section |
| indulge | to yield to the desire of : humor |
| incipient | beginning to come into being or to become apparent |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| distinction | the act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference |
| vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |
| unsightly | not pleasing to the sight : not comely |
| mace | an aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg |