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 |
|---|---|
| buffoonery | foolish or playful behavior or practice |
| metaphor | a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money) |
| rhapsody | a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation |
| debut | a first appearance |
| carnage | the flesh of slain animals or humans |
| sleigh | an open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice |
| elixir | a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold |
| ratiocination | the process of exact thinking : reasoning |
| edifice | building |
| arrhythmic | lacking rhythm or regularity |