GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
blueslow spirits : melancholy
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable
combustiblecapable of combustion
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
buoyanthaving buoyancy
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
curfewthe sounding of a bell at evening
vilemorally despicable or abhorrent
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity