GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
sparenot being used
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
inditemake up
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
endearto cause to become beloved or admired
igneousformed by solidification of magma
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable