GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
sunderto break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space
compilationthe act or process of compiling
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
outgoinggoing away : departing
proxythe agency, function, or office of a deputy who acts as a substitute for another
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
ravenousrapacious
ambleto go at or as if at an easy gait : saunter
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
coupletwo persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired