GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

Random words

WordMeaning
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
polemican aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
unearthto dig up out of or as if out of the earth : exhume
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
advertto turn the mind or attention
declivitydownward inclination