GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unfaltering | not wavering or weakening : firm |
| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |
| elated | marked by high spirits : exultant |
| nebula | any of numerous clouds of gas or dust in interstellar space |
| pediatrician | a specialist in pediatrics |
| centrifuge | a machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects |
| fulsome | characterized by abundance : copious |
| stilted | pompous |
| magnitude | great size or extent |
| jug | a large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle |