GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
anticlimaxthe usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
transpireto take place : go on
groovea long narrow channel or depression
impoverishto make poor
whimsywhim
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults