GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
poreto gaze intently
equanimityevenness of mind especially under stress
overtopen to view : manifest
psychopathicof, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy
adamantunshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner