GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
objectiveexpressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations
prudentcharacterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as
piousmarked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
kneelto position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor
cringeto recoil in distaste
miscreantunbelieving
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale