GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| machiavellian | of or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism |
| palimpsest | writing material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased |
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
| ambulatory | able to walk about and not bedridden |
| mollycoddle | to treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention |
| thematic | of, relating to, or constituting a theme |
| bohemian | a native or inhabitant of Bohemia |
| gauche | lacking social experience or grace |
| memorialize | to address or petition by a memorial |
| circumlocution | the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea |