GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence
germa small mass of living substance capable of developing into an organism or one of its parts
precedentprior in time, order, arrangement, or significance
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
sequesterto set apart : segregate
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness