GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous
macean aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
superfluousexceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra
congealto change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
gnomemaxim
varnisha liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating
charlatanquack
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric