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

WordMeaning
unearthlynot earthly: such as
condescendto assume an air of superiority
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing
bookishof or relating to books
peripatetica follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
aristocracygovernment by the best individuals or by a small privileged class
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted