GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
boona timely benefit : blessing
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
trunkthe main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
nurturetraining
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain