GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
putativecommonly accepted or supposed
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
verbalizeto express something in words
demisedeath
descryto catch sight of
constraintthe act of constraining
complementaryserving to fill out or complete
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub