GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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mediumsomething in a middle position
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
moribundbeing in the state of dying : approaching death
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
pertsaucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured
predetermineforeordain
lethalof, relating to, or causing death
litheeasily bent or flexed
sticklerone who insists on exactness or completeness in the observance of something
reprisala retaliatory act