Flexible

53 words & definitions

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