GRE Word List
LEGERDEMAIN
sleight of hand
The meaning of the word legerdemain is sleight of hand.
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| beget | to procreate as the father : sire |
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| provender | dry food for domestic animals : feed |
| deference | respect and esteem due a superior or an elder |
| intermediary | mediator |
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| junket | trip |