GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
potentialexisting in possibility : capable of development into actuality
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
inanimatenot animate:
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning
macabrehaving death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
besiegeto surround with armed forces
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
grategrating
skulduggeryunderhanded or unscrupulous behavior