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 |
|---|---|
| pauper | a person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity |
| outstrip | to go faster or farther than |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| callow | lacking adult sophistication : immature |
| prowess | distinguished bravery |
| puny | slight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak |
| unsightly | not pleasing to the sight : not comely |
| disarray | a lack of order or sequence : confusion |
| patois | a dialect other than the standard or literary dialect |
| filch | to steal secretly or casually |