GRE Word List

DEFT

characterized by facility and skill

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

Random words

WordMeaning
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
arcadea long arched building or gallery
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors