GRE Word List
SLY
wise in practical affairs
The meaning of the word sly is wise in practical affairs.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| patriarch | one of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people |
| trenchant | keen |
| quiescent | marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest |
| rotund | marked by roundness : rounded |
| parody | a literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule |
| nurse | a person who cares for the sick or infirm |
| uproar | a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance |
| penchant | a strong and continued inclination |
| heterogeneous | consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed |
| homespun | spun or made at home |