GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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stemthe main trunk of a plant
concavehollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl
cachea hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
ancillarysubordinate
eroticof, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire
destitutelacking something needed or desirable