GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
colossalof, relating to, or resembling a colossus
ordainto invest (see invest
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
denizeninhabitant
stentorianextremely loud
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
tatterto make ragged
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics