GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
agglomerationthe action or process of collecting in a mass
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
paradigmexample
unbridledunrestrained
depravitya corrupt act or practice
voluptuoussuggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
exposurethe fact or condition of being exposed: such as
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid