GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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tatterto make ragged
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
retainto keep in possession or use
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
pugilistfighter
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
prattleprate
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam