GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
alludeto make indirect reference
fructifyto bear fruit
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
dozeto sleep lightly
bestialof or relating to beasts
wrathstrong vengeful anger or indignation
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation