GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
roosteran adult male domestic chicken
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate