GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
maroona dark red
buffeta blow especially with the hand
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
exposurethe fact or condition of being exposed: such as
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality
mingleto bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity : intermix
effeminatehaving feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner