GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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sagaciousof keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning
caterto provide a supply of food
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
voodooa religion that is derived from African polytheism and ancestor worship and is practiced chiefly in Haiti
cronea cruel or ugly old woman
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
ascertainto find out or learn with certainty
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect