GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
comestibleedible
carnalrelating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites
detachedstanding by itself : separate
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
thespianactor
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush