GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| culmination | the action of culminating |
| retrieve | to locate and bring in (killed or wounded game) |
| equivocate | to use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive |
| broil | to cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| loll | to hang loosely or laxly : droop |
| viable | capable of living |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| dichotomy | a division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |