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adroit

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

Skillful and effective, especially in a difficult situation.

Her adroit handling of the disagreement kept the project moving.

Dictionary practice example.

At a community reading, the microphone stopped working just as an unfamiliar poet began. The host made an adroit adjustment, moving the chairs closer and inviting the audience to gather around.

From Different Ways to Enter a Room.

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