GRE Word List
DEXTEROUS
mentally adroit and skillful : clever
The meaning of the word dexterous is mentally adroit and skillful : clever.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prosaic | characteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual |
| stun | to make senseless, groggy, or dizzy by or as if by a blow : daze |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| comprehend | to grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of |
| far-fetched | brought from a remote time or place |
| overture | an initiative toward agreement or action : proposal |
| adjuration | a solemn oath |
| profane | to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate |
| altercation | a noisy, heated, angry dispute |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |