GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
gnomemaxim
incarcerateto put in prison
kenthe range of perception, understanding, or knowledge
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
malcontenta discontented person:
wreakbring about
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence