GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
sentinelsentry
thronga multitude of assembled persons
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
flightyswift
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
generateto bring into existence: such as
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
pungentsharply painful
inconsistencyan instance of being inconsistent