GRE Word List
BRISK
keenly alert : lively
The meaning of the word brisk is keenly alert : lively.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ensue | to strive to attain : pursue |
| antique | existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| encipher | to convert (a message) into cipher |
| chauvinist | an attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex |
| sodden | dull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| ubiquitous | existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread |
| lace | to draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets |
| cavalcade | a procession (see procession |