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
pestilentialcausing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly
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dissembleto hide under a false appearance
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tannerone that tans hides
cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
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archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound