GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| malign | evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious |
| callow | lacking adult sophistication : immature |
| stalwart | marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit |
| parry | to ward off a weapon or blow |
| suavity | smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated |
| ambiguous | doubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness |
| finery | ornament |
| throes | pang |
| ovoid | resembling an egg in shape : ovate |
| repertoire | a list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform |