GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| capillary | resembling a hair especially in slender elongated form |
| missive | a written communication : letter |
| effigy | an image or representation especially of a person |
| parochial | of or relating to a church parish |
| buffoonery | foolish or playful behavior or practice |
| coda | a concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure |
| bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |
| canter | one who uses cant: such as |
| thrash | to beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog |
| crotchety | given to crotchets (see crotchet |