GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
labilereadily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
exudeto ooze out
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
finishto come to an end : terminate
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
dingydirty
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal