GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| appease | pacify |
| clique | a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons |
| hurl | rush |
| apathy | lack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness |
| misogamy | a hatred of marriage |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| blighted | affected with blight (see blight |
| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
| appall | to overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay |