GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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contusioninjury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
auxiliaryoffering or providing help
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
looma frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice