GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
meteoricof or relating to a meteor
museto become absorbed in thought
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
inebriatedexhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
warrantsanction
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart