GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
scrapsfragments of discarded or leftover food
cuethe letter q
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
captionthe part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed
fervidvery hot : burning
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
monographa learned treatise on a small area of learning