GRE Word List

LEGERDEMAIN

sleight of hand

The meaning of the word legerdemain is sleight of hand.

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WordMeaning
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
pervasiveexisting in or spreading through every part of something
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper
tangentialtouching lightly : incidental
resignrelegate