GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
omnipresentpresent in all places at all times
minutethe 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
soothsayera person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator
unbridledunrestrained