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
visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
kneelto position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
shoveto push along
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both