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 |
|---|---|
| bland | smooth and soothing in manner or quality |
| hypothetical | involving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural |
| theoretical | existing only in theory : hypothetical |
| intrude | to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome |
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| madrigal | a medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form |
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| paraphrase | a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form |
| vital | of the utmost importance |
| psychosomatic | of, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body |