53 words & definitions
| grapple |
To seize something and hold it firmly; to wrestle with; to ponder and intensely evaluate a problem; to struggle to deal with (verb)
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| straddle |
To sit or stand with one leg on either side of something. (verb)
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| pliable |
When a person is easily influenced, controlled, or persuaded by others (adjective)
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| deft |
Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements (adjective)
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| nimble |
Quick and light in movement or action; agile (adjective)
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| spry |
(especially of an old person) active; lively (adjective)
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| supple |
Bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible (adjective)
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| fend |
To look after and provide for oneself, without any help from others (verb)
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| flex |
Bend (a limb or joint) (verb)
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| agile |
Able to move quickly and easily, and be well coordinated. (adjective)
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| toggle |
To switch from one effect, feature, or state to another by using a toggle (verb)
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| plausible |
(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable (adjective)
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| swivel |
Turn around a point or axis or on a swivel (verb)
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| apologetic |
Feeling or showing that you are sorry for doing something wrong or for causing a problem (adjective)
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| swap |
An act of exchanging one thing for another (noun)
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| flex |
The action or state of flexing (noun)
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| accommodate |
To adapt or adjust to meet someone's needs or wishes. (verb)
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| blend |
To combine different elements, styles, or ideas harmoniously. (noun)
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| compatible |
Capable of operating or functioning together; able to exist or work together without conflict. (adjective)
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| consensus |
Collective judgment or belief that is the result of discussion or negotiation. (noun)
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| feasible |
Reasonable or likely to work effectively. (adjective)
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| hybrid |
a mixture of two different things, resulting in something that has a little bit of both. (adjective)
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| improvise |
To make or adapt something using available resources due to a lack of proper materials. (verb)
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| medley |
A mixture of different things — a diverse combination of items, often from various sources. (noun)
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| multitasking |
Handling multiple responsibilities or activities simultaneously, the ability to perform more than one task at the same time. (noun)
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| maneuver |
To carefully guide or manipulate (someone or something) in order to achieve an end. (verb)
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| spectrum |
A wide range or variety of related ideas, qualities, or activities; or a range of colors seen in a rainbow or produced when light is split by a prism. (noun)
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| stopgap |
A quick fix that solves a problem temporarily but not permanently. (noun)
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| streamline |
To design or shape something to reduce resistance to motion for speed or smooth flow; or to improve the efficiency of a process by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps. (verb)
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| tossup |
An unpredictable or close contest where the outcome is uncertain or equally likely to go either way. (noun)
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| serendipity |
A happy or lucky outcome that arises out of seemingly random events. (noun)
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| digression |
Moving away from the main subject, and then writing or talking about something else. (noun)
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| reimburse |
To pay back money to someone who has spent it for you or lost it because of you. (verb)
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| migrate |
To travel to a new location or country, to live there temporarily or permanently. (verb)
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| intermediary |
One who acts as a go-between and link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement or conclusion. (noun)
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| camouflage |
Concealment by means of disguise or blending into encironment. (noun)
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| compliant |
Being willing to do what one is asked to do, following set of rules, regulations, and standards. (adjective)
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| undercover |
Working secretly using a false appearance in order to get information. (adjective)
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| tolerate |
To allow and accept something to happen without trying to stop it. (verb)
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| synergy |
The combined power of a group working together that is greater than when they are working separately. (noun)
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| optimize |
To make the best and most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource. (verb)
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| spontaneous |
Happening suddenly without an apparent external cause. (adjective)
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| conformist |
A person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs, rather than doing things that are different or original. (noun)
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| manageable |
Of a size, quantity, or level of difficulty that people are able to deal with (adjective)
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| orchestrate |
To organize a complicated plan or event very carefully (verb)
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| juggle |
To keep several objects in motion in the air at the same time; or to try to deal with two or more important jobs or activities at the same time (verb)
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| diversity |
Having a range of many people or things that are very different from each other (noun)
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| diverse |
Made up of people or things that are very different from each other. (adjective)
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| variety |
a lot of different kinds of activities, situations, or people (adjective)
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| diversify |
To expand choices by developing a wider range of products, interests, or skills. (verb)
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| confess |
To admit that you have done something wrong. (verb)
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| limber |
Being able to bend and move one's body easily and smoothly. (adjective)
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| speculate |
To form a theory about a subject without firm evidence. (verb)
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