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
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge
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monotonytedious sameness
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corrodeto eat away by degrees as if by gnawing
overseesurvey
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
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