GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
rotundmarked by roundness : rounded
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
exacerbateto make more violent, bitter, or severe
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
epica long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero
nullifyto make null (see null
influxa coming in
brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread