GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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gustoan individual or special taste
pummelpound
edicta proclamation having the force of law
perturbto cause to be worried or upset : disquiet
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
warymarked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger
corporealhaving, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic