GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
checkeredmarked by alternating squares of different colors, shades, or materials
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
congruentcongruous
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws
uprightperpendicular