GRE Word List

LEGERDEMAIN

sleight of hand

The meaning of the word legerdemain is sleight of hand.

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WordMeaning
demoticof, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
grovelto creep with the face to the ground : crawl
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
ferventvery hot : glowing
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
fleckstreak
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness