GRE Word List
ADROIT
having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
The meaning of the word adroit is having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prudent | characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as |
| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| crestfallen | having a drooping crest or hanging head |
| shyster | a person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger |
| causal | expressing or indicating cause : causative |
| lust | usually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness |
| primp | to dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner |
| providence | divine guidance or care |
| castrate | to deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes |