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SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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mogulan Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin
canterone who uses cant: such as
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent
effeminatehaving feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
ethnicof or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background