GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality
jaundiceyellowish pigmentation of the skin, tissues, and body fluids caused by the deposition of bile pigments
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
miasmaa vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
puddingblood sausage
juga large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle