GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
appriseto give notice to : tell
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amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
lexicographeran author or editor of a dictionary
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