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
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance
tillerone that tills : cultivator
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
prosperto succeed in an enterprise or activity
stoopto bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness