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Adroit – Clever or skilful

PRONUNCIATION

(Pronounced uh-droyt)

To remember the definition of the word adroit, use the following mnemonic:

A droid did it! (adroit). That's why it won all the chess games. These droids are so clever.

A droid did it! (Adroit). That's why they won all the chess games. These droids are too clever.

 

Examples of adroit in a sentence

I thought that was amusing, but not particularly adroit.

He felt young, bright, adroit, and resolute.

The retailer showed adroit handling of the problem.

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