GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sere | being dried and withered |
| chip | a small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off |
| probity | adherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness |
| nebulous | of, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular |
| mete | to give out by measure : dole out |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| apprehensive | viewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future |
| glimmer | to shine faintly or unsteadily |
| dictum | a noteworthy statement: such as |
| knack | a special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach |