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 |
|---|---|
| madrigal | a medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form |
| chase | the hunting of wild animals |
| interminable | having or seeming to have no end |
| reactionary | relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction |
| gangrene | local death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply |
| defalcate | deduct |
| viper | a common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans |
| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence |
| voyeur | someone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts |
| vibrant | pulsating with life, vigor, or activity |