GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
amityfriendship
animatedendowed with life or the qualities of life : alive
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
cohortscompanion
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
hypochondriachypochondriacal
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
bungleto act or work clumsily and awkwardly