GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| geriatrics | a branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people |
| whiff | a quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray |
| bilious | of or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile |
| ascertain | to find out or learn with certainty |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| epitaph | an inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there |
| facsimile | an exact copy |
| embroil | to throw into disorder or confusion |
| jovial | characterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly |
| platitude | the quality or state of being dull or insipid |