GRE Word List

ADEPT

thoroughly proficient : expert

The meaning of the word adept is thoroughly proficient : expert.

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WordMeaning
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
turpitudeinherent baseness : depravity
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
trunkthe main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile
obtusenot pointed or acute : blunt
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
eclipticof or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse