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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| apiculture | the keeping of bees especially on a large scale |
| dexterous | mentally adroit and skillful : clever |
| repertoire | a list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform |
| luscious | having a delicious taste or smell : sweet |
| malapropos | in an inappropriate or inopportune way |
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ยน/โโ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| allege | to assert without proof or before proving |
| marginal | written or printed in the margin of a page or sheet |
| grumble | to mutter in discontent |
| civil | of or relating to citizens |