GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
leave-takingdeparture
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
willfulobstinately and often perversely self-willed
raptlifted up and carried away
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion