GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
inequityinjustice
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
gerontocracyrule by elders
machinationsan act of machinating
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
dazzleto lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light