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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WordMeaning
pluckto pull or pick off or out
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled