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
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|---|---|
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| benevolent | marked by or disposed to doing good |
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| leery | suspicious |
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