GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

Random words

WordMeaning
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
dotagea state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
enraptureto fill with delight
benisonblessing
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
blemishto spoil by a flaw
diluteattenuate
mustyimpaired by damp or mildew : moldy
droopto hang or incline downward