GRE Word List

ADAPT

to make fit (as for a new use) often by modification

The meaning of the word adapt is to make fit (as for a new use) often by modification.

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WordMeaning
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
dingydirty
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
sophistphilosopher
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
dictuma noteworthy statement: such as
lucidsuffused with light : luminous
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain