Flexible

53 words & definitions

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