GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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palliateto reduce the violence of (a disease)
witherto become dry and sapless
environencircle
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
hinterlandsa region lying inland from a coast
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
friezea heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface
reparteea quick and witty reply
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation