GRE Word List
NIMBLE
quick and light in motion : agile
The meaning of the word nimble is quick and light in motion : agile.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pluck | to pull or pick off or out |
| palate | the roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate |
| orient | to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group |
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| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
| propound | to offer for discussion or consideration |
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| divulge | to make known (something, such as a confidence or secret) |
| covert | not openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled |