GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
endearto cause to become beloved or admired
colloquyconversation
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand
frigidintensely cold
controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
wrenchto move with a violent twist
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving