GRE Word List
BRISK
keenly alert : lively
The meaning of the word brisk is keenly alert : lively.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| standstill | a state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop |
| ignite | to set afire |
| transcribe | to make a written copy of |
| firebrand | a piece of burning wood |
| retrench | cut down |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| overthrow | overturn |
| misconstrue | to interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret |
| irreproachable | not reproachable : blameless |
| decry | to depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly |