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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carousala wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse
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conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
receptiveable or inclined to receive
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
compartmenta separate division or section
morguea place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy