GRE Word List

LEGERDEMAIN

sleight of hand

The meaning of the word legerdemain is sleight of hand.

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WordMeaning
seasoneda time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
sheerunqualified
luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
quandarya state of perplexity or doubt
ablutionthe washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
filchto steal secretly or casually
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
demolitionthe act of demolishing
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition