GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gusto | an individual or special taste |
| pummel | pound |
| edict | a proclamation having the force of law |
| perturb | to cause to be worried or upset : disquiet |
| aureole | a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage |
| wary | marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger |
| corporeal | having, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as |
| decoy | a pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture |
| vapid | lacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat |
| inherent | involved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic |