GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bank | a mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as |
| lottery | a drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance |
| savor | the taste or smell of something |
| veracity | conformity with truth or fact : accuracy |
| egotistical | characterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance |
| merit | a praiseworthy quality : virtue |
| dilemma | a usually undesirable or unpleasant choice |
| bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |
| swamp | a wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water |
| circuitous | having a circular or winding course |