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
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle
dinghya small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
laudpraise
fallowof a light yellowish-brown color
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it