GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| consanguinity | the quality or state of being consanguineous |
| mace | an aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg |
| subordinate | placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior |
| superfluous | exceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra |
| congeal | to change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold |
| abscond | to depart secretly and hide oneself |
| gnome | maxim |
| varnish | a liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating |
| charlatan | quack |
| zany | very eccentric (see eccentric |