GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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excerpta passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract
descryto catch sight of
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accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
maculatedmarked with spots : blotched
husbandrythe cultivation or production of plants or animals : agriculture
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
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