GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
ewethe female of the sheep especially when mature
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
bastiona projecting part of a fortification
colossalof, relating to, or resembling a colossus
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
causticcapable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive
imminentready to take place : happening soon
proletariana member of the proletariat