GRE Word List
BRISK
keenly alert : lively
The meaning of the word brisk is keenly alert : lively.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| blues | low spirits : melancholy |
| odium | the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance |
| cajole | to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax |
| laggard | lagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind |
| recipient | one that receives : receiver |
| interim | an intervening time : interval |
| utopia | a place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions |
| 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 |
| subsidiary | furnishing aid or support : auxiliary |
| comport | to be fitting : accord |