GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| consternation | amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion |
| incantation | a use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic |
| defrock | to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office |
| celibate | of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy: |
| sprightly | marked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited |
| grouch | a fit of bad temper |
| skulduggery | underhanded or unscrupulous behavior |
| pallid | deficient in color : wan |
| guffaw | a loud or boisterous burst of laughter |
| poignancy | the quality or state of being poignant |