GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
recipientone that receives : receiver
enduringlasting
gorgea narrow passage through land
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
betokento typify beforehand : presage
primto give a prim or demure expression to