GRE Word List

SLY

wise in practical affairs

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

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WordMeaning
manneredhaving manners of a specified kind
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
implodeto burst inward
looma frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace
peregrinationto travel especially on foot : walk
categoricalabsolute
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
muralof, relating to, or resembling a wall