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Definition of
adroit adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
adroit
adjective
adjective
NAmE
/
/
əˈdrɔɪt
/
/
(
formal
)
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skillful and smart, especially in dealing with people
an adroit negotiator
adroitly
adverb
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He adroitly avoided answering my questions.
adroitness
noun
[
uncountable
]
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adroit
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adrenaline
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adroit
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ADSL
abbreviation
adsorb
verb