GRE Word List

DEFT

characterized by facility and skill

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

Random words

WordMeaning
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
shavingthe act of one that shaves
abhorto regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
aliasotherwise called : otherwise known as
mutedbeing mute : silent
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
fettera chain or shackle for the feet