GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| deference | respect and esteem due a superior or an elder |
| hypnosis | a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject |
| remit | to lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly |
| mausoleum | a large tomb |
| conceit | favorable opinion |
| pare | to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of |
| mawkish | lacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste |
| inculcate | to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions |
| sensual | relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly |
| pliant | pliable |