GRE Word List
DEFT
characterized by facility and skill
The meaning of the word deft is characterized by facility and skill.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| simplistic | excessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details |
| withhold | to hold back from action : check |
| irreverence | lack of reverence |
| pitfall | trap |
| lot | an object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with |
| prolong | to lengthen in time : continue |
| cant | the expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments |
| smolder | to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke |
| mollycoddle | to treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention |
| intervene | to occur, fall, or come between points of time or events |