GRE Word List

RESOURCEFUL

able to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means

The meaning of the word resourceful is able to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means.

Random words

WordMeaning
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing
clota portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum)
droopto hang or incline downward
generalitythe quality or state of being general
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
arch-a typically curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support (as for the wall or other weight above the opening)
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification