GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
gildto overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
migratoryof, relating to, or characterized by migration
cuethe letter q
miteany of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors
douseto plunge into water
mausoleuma large tomb
broodthe young of an animal or a family of young
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way