GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
wafflea crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
susceptiblecapable of submitting to an action, process, or operation
abortiveprematurely born
dissentto withhold assent or approval
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
natationthe action or art of swimming
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation