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

WordMeaning
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
apprehendarrest
obduratestubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
dissolutionthe act or process of dissolving: such as
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
oligarchygovernment by the few
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce