GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
transcribeto make a written copy of
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
imminentready to take place : happening soon
warrantya real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
grandiosecharacterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration
gaudyostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
motea small particle : speck
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care