GRE Word List

LEGERDEMAIN

sleight of hand

The meaning of the word legerdemain is sleight of hand.

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WordMeaning
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
compulsorymandatory
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
palimpsestwriting material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
courtthe residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
bedraggleto wet thoroughly
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place