GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| imprecation | curse |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
| abyss | an immeasurably deep gulf or great space |
| entice | to attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt |
| rabble | a disorganized or confused collection of things |
| heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |
| forum | the marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business |
| exude | to ooze out |
| wither | to become dry and sapless |
| catapult | an ancient military device for hurling missiles |