GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aureole | a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage |
| supersede | to cause to be set aside |
| circlet | a little circle |
| centrifuge | a machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects |
| bane | a source of harm or ruin : curse |
| gravity | dignity or sobriety of bearing |
| relish | characteristic flavor |
| meticulous | marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details |
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| solecism | an ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence |