GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
adhereto hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing
maneuvera military or naval movement
overturnto cause to turn over : upset
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
ossifyto change into bone
viandan item of food
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
efficacythe power to produce an effect