GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
portlydignified
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
raconteura person who excels in telling anecdotes
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
ensconceshelter
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling