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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| imbecility | the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness |
| amiable | friendly, sociable, and congenial |
| anvil | a heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering) |
| surmount | to prevail over : overcome |
| pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
| asylum | an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary |
| stately | marked by lofty or imposing dignity |
| contumacious | stubbornly disobedient : rebellious |
| bust | a sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast |
| sanctuary | a consecrated place: such as |