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 |
|---|---|
| seep | to flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze |
| parallelism | the quality or state of being parallel |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| dispense | to divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions |
| insightful | exhibiting or characterized by insight |
| legacy | a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest |
| evasive | tending or intended to evade : equivocal |
| hortatory | hortative |
| menace | a show of intention to inflict harm : threat |
| menial | a person doing menial work |