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 |
|---|---|
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| accrue | to come into existence as a legally enforceable claim |
| congruent | congruous |
| compulsion | an act of compelling |
| engage | to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end |
| erroneous | containing or characterized by error : mistaken |
| prodigy | a highly talented child or youth |
| archetype | the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype |
| discompose | to destroy the composure of |
| nuptial | of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony |