GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
buxomvigorously or healthily plump
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
bristlinga short stiff coarse hair or filament
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
environencircle
filingan act or instance of using a file
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