GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

Random words

WordMeaning
begetto procreate as the father : sire
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small
perennialpresent at all seasons of the year
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
putrefyto make putrid