GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| physiognomy | the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| fructify | to bear fruit |
| edifice | building |
| furor | an angry or maniacal fit : rage |
| preponderance | a superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength |
| sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |
| garner | to gather into storage |
| exhume | disinter |
| cession | a yielding to another : concession |