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
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
defileto make unclean or impure: such as
mulctfine
swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
buffeta blow especially with the hand
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division