GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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mercurialof, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
flagany of various monocotyledonous plants with long ensiform leaves: such as
kineticof or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
epicureone with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine
transpireto take place : go on
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
encipherto convert (a message) into cipher
reparationa repairing or keeping in repair
outgoinggoing away : departing