GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose
stellarof or relating to the stars : astral
conveyancethe action of conveying
retrospectiveof, relating to, or given to retrospection
savoryhaving savor: such as
depleteto empty of a principal substance
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession
statutea law enacted by the legislative branch of a government
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited