GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| luster | a glow of reflected light : sheen |
| fleece | the coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep) |
| commiserate | to feel or express sympathy : condole |
| decoy | a pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture |
| infallible | incapable of error : unerring |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
| proponent | one who argues in favor of something : advocate |
| conception | the process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization or implantation or both |