GRE Word List

LEGERDEMAIN

sleight of hand

The meaning of the word legerdemain is sleight of hand.

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WordMeaning
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
quirkan abrupt twist or curve
rescindto take away : remove
pernicioushighly injurious or destructive : deadly
slaughterthe act of killing
warymarked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger
dowrythe money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade