GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
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disingenuouslacking in candor
prongfork
stumbleto fall into sin or waywardness
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
humdrummonotonous
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
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