GRE Word List
ARDOR
an often restless or transitory warmth of feeling
The meaning of the word ardor is an often restless or transitory warmth of feeling.
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| flashy | lacking in substance or flavor : insipid |
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| insipid | lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull |
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| overthrow | overturn |
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