Inept
mediumin-EPT
adjective
Definition
Having or showing no skill; clumsy
Examples
“The manager's inept handling of the crisis made things worse.”
“He felt inept at social gatherings.”
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GRE Tip
Inept is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "incompetent" or "unskilled" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "adept".
Related GRE Words
incompetent
Not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully
ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time; transitory
abate
To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
benevolent
Well-meaning and kindly; generous and charitable
admonish
To warn or reprimand someone firmly
pragmatic
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically; practical
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