GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
retainto keep in possession or use
solicitorone that solicits
amenitiessomething that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment
disgorgeto discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
deftcharacterized by facility and skill
encompassinclude
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief