GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
banka mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
savorthe taste or smell of something
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
barda tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds
swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course