GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
imbibedrink
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
annulto declare or make legally invalid or void
rambleto move aimlessly from place to place
bestowto put to use : apply
glossyhaving a surface luster or brightness
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
magistratean official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as