GRE Word List
DEXTEROUS
mentally adroit and skillful : clever
The meaning of the word dexterous is mentally adroit and skillful : clever.
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| thrive | to grow vigorously : flourish |
| precocious | exceptionally early in development or occurrence |
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| stench | stink |
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| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |
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| apostate | one who commits apostasy |