GRE Word List
SLY
clever in deceiving; secretive; not telling one's intentions
The meaning of the word sly is clever in deceiving; secretive; not telling one's intentions.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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enjoin | command; order; forbid |
inconsistency | state of being self-contradictory; lack of uniformity or steadiness; ADJ. inconsistent: displaying a lack of consistency; erratic; contradictory; incompatible |
foil | defeat; frustrate; prevent from being successful; thwart; CF. fail |
benediction | blessing |
sinewy | (of meat) tough; strong and firm; muscular; N. sinew: tendon; strong cord connecting a muscle to a bone |
sly | clever in deceiving; secretive; not telling one's intentions |
astronomical | enormously large or extensive |
pinnace | small boat |
overthrow | topple; N. |
imperceptible | unnoticeable; impossible to perceive; undetectable |