GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hew | to cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument |
| expertise | the skill of an expert |
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| harbor | a place of security and comfort : refuge |
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| furrow | a trench in the earth made by a plow |
| fanaticism | fanatic outlook or behavior |
| termination | end in time or existence : conclusion |
| insipid | lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull |
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