GRE Word List
LEGERDEMAIN
sleight of hand
The meaning of the word legerdemain is sleight of hand.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sadistic | of, relating to, or characterized by sadism |
| withhold | to hold back from action : check |
| dilatory | tending or intended to cause delay |
| omnipotent | almighty |
| steadfast | firmly fixed in place : immovable |
| rife | prevalent especially to an increasing degree |
| halting | marked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness |
| minatory | having a menacing quality |
| rakish | of, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |