GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
impuissanceweakness
metallurgicalthe science and technology of metals
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
disembarkto remove to shore from a ship
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
furrowa trench in the earth made by a plow
compulsorymandatory
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)