GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
hivea container for housing honeybees
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
adhereto hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
annalsa record of events arranged in yearly sequence
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
oafa stupid person : boob
elysiumthe abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology