GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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rousinggiving rise to excitement : stirring
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
legerdemainsleight of hand
figmentsomething made up or contrived
marshala high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces