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
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
suffragistone who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
potentialexisting in possibility : capable of development into actuality
supplicateto make a humble entreaty