GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| subaltern | particular with reference to a related universal proposition |
| decorous | marked by propriety and good taste : correct |
| divine | of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god |
| exhort | to incite by argument or advice : urge strongly |
| nimble | quick and light in motion : agile |
| prompt | to move to action : incite |
| hurtle | to move rapidly or forcefully |
| florescence | a state or period of flourishing |
| diurnal | active chiefly in the daytime |
| orgy | secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing |