GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

Random words

WordMeaning
constraintthe act of constraining
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
gauchelacking social experience or grace
missilecapable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object
inuredto accustom to accept something undesirable
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit