GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
mentora friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus
victualsfood usable by people
corollarya proposition (see proposition
armadaa fleet of warships
randoma haphazard course