GRE Word List
ADEPT
thoroughly proficient : expert
The meaning of the word adept is thoroughly proficient : expert.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |
| impuissance | weakness |
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| jaunty | sprightly in manner or appearance : lively |
| dispense | to divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions |
| judicious | having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment |
| acetic | vinegary |
| dainty | something delicious to the taste |
| slipshod | wearing loose shoes or slippers |