GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
memorialserving to preserve remembrance : commemorative
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
conscientiousmeticulous
figurea number symbol : numeral
havenharbor
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
hueoverall character or appearance to the mind : complexion
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
transitoryof brief duration : temporary