GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
enterprisingmarked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
facultyability
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
jumbleto move in a confused or disordered manner
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure