GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
sinuousof a serpentine or wavy form : winding
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
corporealhaving, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
secularof or relating to the worldly or temporal
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
inconsistencyan instance of being inconsistent
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual