GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
queruloushabitually complaining
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere
centrifugalproceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis
quackto make the characteristic cry of a duck
endearto cause to become beloved or admired
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
singularof or relating to a separate person or thing : individual