GRE Word List
LEGERDEMAIN
sleight of hand
The meaning of the word legerdemain is sleight of hand.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| psychosomatic | of, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body |
| impromptu | made, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised |
| mogul | an Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin |
| corporeal | having, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as |
| crestfallen | having a drooping crest or hanging head |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
| abyss | an immeasurably deep gulf or great space |
| skim | to clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance |
| scurvy | a 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 |
| natty | trimly neat and tidy : smart |