GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| prognosis | the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case |
| disputatious | inclined to dispute |
| slovenly | untidy especially in personal appearance |
| bent | unenclosed grassland |
| effusion | an act of effusing |
| importunate | troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| commandeer | to compel to perform military service |
| immobility | not moving : motionless |