GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity
recastto cast again
motilitythe quality or state of being motile : capability of movement
gratiswithout charge or recompense : free
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
treadto step or walk on or over
conspireplot
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past