GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| taunt | to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at |
| insurmountable | incapable of being surmounted : insuperable |
| silt | loose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ยน/โโ millimeter or less in diameter |
| genuflect | to bend the knee |
| prompt | to move to action : incite |
| topple | to fall from or as if from being top-heavy |
| curator | a person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits |
| scuttle | a shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce) |
| persevere | to persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement |