GRE Word List
DEXTEROUS
mentally adroit and skillful : clever
The meaning of the word dexterous is mentally adroit and skillful : clever.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |
| arboretum | a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes |
| crevice | a narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure |
| misadventure | misfortune |
| capacity | legal competency (see competence |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| absolve | to set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt |
| redress | to set right : remedy |
| malfeasance | wrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official |