GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
strutto become turgid : swell
scapegoata goat upon whose head are symbolically placed the sins of the people after which he is sent into the wilderness in the biblical ceremony for Yom Kippur
deputizeto appoint as deputy
reverberatereflect
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition
amenitiessomething that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment
articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
tomebook
congenitalexisting at or dating from birth
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult