GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

Random words

WordMeaning
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
obesehaving excessive body fat
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
meandera winding path or course
affectedartificial; pretended
transpireto take place : go on
propellantcapable of propelling