GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
lionizeto treat as an object of great interest or importance
ribaldmarked by coarseness or lewdness : crude
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ravenousrapacious
turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
rotundaa round building
billowingwave
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid