GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
demurto take exception : object
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
browseto eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse
guffawa loud or boisterous burst of laughter
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control