GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
terrestrialof or relating to the earth or its inhabitants
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth
tawnyof the color tawny
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
waneto decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle
regenerationan act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
compulsionan act of compelling
compulsivehaving power to compel