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
denotationan act or process of denoting
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
expediteto accelerate the process or progress of : speed up
plauditan act or round of applause
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
havocwide and general destruction : devastation
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
annulto declare or make legally invalid or void
quotidianoccurring every day