GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
verisimilitudethe quality or state of being verisimilar
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
docileeasily taught
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
labilereadily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
disburseto pay out : expend especially from a fund
acousticsa science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound