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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apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
anarchyabsence of government
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
billowingwave
discomposeto destroy the composure of
zealota zealous person