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 |
|---|---|
| incarnate | invested with bodily and especially human nature and form |
| resumption | an act or instance of resuming : recommencement |
| resilient | characterized or marked by resilience: such as |
| artifacts | a usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object |
| dais | a raised platform (as in a hall or large room) |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| reiterate | to state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect |
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
| static | exerting force by reason of weight alone without motion |