GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
harassexhaust
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
lumberto move ponderously
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
drudgerydull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor
privyprivate
crypticsecret
fusionthe act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat
acousticsa science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else