GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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blightedaffected with blight (see blight
igneousformed by solidification of magma
utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
striatedmarked with striations or striae
siblingsib
wrathstrong vengeful anger or indignation
chisela metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)
quivera case for carrying or holding arrows