GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mischance | bad luck |
| dispirited | to deprive of morale or enthusiasm |
| snivel | to run at the nose |
| fetter | a chain or shackle for the feet |
| sacrosanct | most sacred or holy : inviolable |
| disparate | markedly distinct in quality or character |
| latent | present and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic |
| demerit | offense |
| genteel | having an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish |
| titular | having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities |