GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
elusivetending to elude: such as
coercionthe act, process, or power of coercing
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger