GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
impudencethe quality or state of being impudent
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
waifa stray person or animal
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
blackballto vote against
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
inveighto protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)