GRE Word List

BRISK

keenly alert : lively

The meaning of the word brisk is keenly alert : lively.

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WordMeaning
potentialexisting in possibility : capable of development into actuality
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
quivera case for carrying or holding arrows
gapeto open the mouth wide
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
impetusa driving force : impulse