GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| promulgate | to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim |
| reprove | to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent |
| coalition | the act of coalescing : union |
| sanctuary | a consecrated place: such as |
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| ostensible | intended for display : open to view |
| sleight | deceitful craftiness |
| melee | a confused struggle |
| irony | the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning |
| maudlin | drunk enough to be emotionally silly |