GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
crossa structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
nexusconnection
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
fanaticismfanatic outlook or behavior
rhapsodizeto speak or write in a rhapsodic manner