GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
wontaccustomed
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
mimicryan instance of mimicking
desertsarid land with usually sparse vegetation
varnisha liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating
takeoffa rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
demeritoffense
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion