GRE Word List
ADROIT
skillful (in using mind or hand)
The meaning of the word adroit is skillful (in using mind or hand).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| harangue | long, passionate, and vehement speech; V. |
| escapade | prank; flighty conduct; reckless adventure that disobeys rules |
| adage | wise saying; proverb |
| unscathed | unharmed; Ex. escape the accident unscathed |
| reprehensible | deserving blame; blameworthy; V. reprehend: blame |
| intelligentsia | intellectuals; members of the educated elite (often used derogatorily) |
| spurn | reject disdainfully; scorn; Ex. She spurned all offers of help. |
| perceptive | insightful; showing a good ability at perceiving and understanding; aware; wise; of perception |
| pomposity | self-important behavior; acting like a stuffed shirt(pompous person); ADJ. pompous: self-important |
| termination | end; V. terminate |