GRE Word List

AVID

characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic

The meaning of the word avid is characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic.

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WordMeaning
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
expertisethe skill of an expert
jargonthe technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group
ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)