GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |
| odious | arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful |
| gild | to overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold |
| indelible | that cannot be removed, washed away, or erased |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |
| indefatigable | incapable of being fatigued : untiring |
| fawning | seeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery |
| throes | pang |
| obsolete | no longer in use or no longer useful |
| penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |