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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abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
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scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
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unscathedwholly unharmed : not injured