GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |
| metropolis | the chief or capital city of a country, state, or region |
| stately | marked by lofty or imposing dignity |
| capsize | to cause to overturn |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |
| rebuff | to reject or criticize sharply : snub |
| irreverence | lack of reverence |
| hovel | an open shed or shelter |
| complacency | self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies |
| vouchsafe | to grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner |