GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
rousinggiving rise to excitement : stirring
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
commemorateto call to remembrance
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
disputatiousinclined to dispute
rantto talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner