GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
briman upper or outer margin : verge
canarda false or unfounded report or story
doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
endueprovide