GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

Random words

WordMeaning
propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
strutto become turgid : swell
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
rubrican authoritative rule
flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent
boisterousnoisily turbulent : rowdy
grandeurthe quality or state of being grand : magnificence
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
leonineof, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion