GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
repudiateto refuse to accept
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
inimitablenot capable of being imitated : matchless
enraptureto fill with delight
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
hauntto visit often : frequent