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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unravel | to disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle |
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| billowing | wave |
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| uxorious | excessively fond of or submissive to a wife |
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| derelict | abandoned especially by the owner or occupant |