GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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remissionthe act or process of remitting
prosperousauspicious
preyan animal taken by a predator as food
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
proprietythe quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness
grudgingunwilling
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
personablepleasant or amiable in person : attractive
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
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