GRE Word List

LEGERDEMAIN

sleight of hand

The meaning of the word legerdemain is sleight of hand.

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fructifyto bear fruit
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
imminentready to take place : happening soon
exposurethe fact or condition of being exposed: such as
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
opticiana maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening