GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |
| fraudulent | characterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful |
| tint | a usually slight or pale coloration : hue |
| outstrip | to go faster or farther than |
| whine | to utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| inconsistency | an instance of being inconsistent |
| potion | a mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine) |
| delusion | something that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated |
| irretrievable | not retrievable : impossible to regain or recover |