GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
germinalbeing in the earliest stage of development
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
trancestupor
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
missilecapable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object