GRE Word List

DEFT

characterized by facility and skill

The meaning of the word deft is characterized by facility and skill.

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WordMeaning
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
atypicalnot typical : irregular
stupefyto make stupid, groggy, or insensible
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
overseesurvey
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)