GRE Word List
BRISK
keenly alert : lively
The meaning of the word brisk is keenly alert : lively.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| apprehensive | viewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future |
| subsidiary | furnishing aid or support : auxiliary |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| cogent | appealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing |
| commonwealth | a nation, state, or other political unit: such as |
| coquette | a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men |
| resignation | an act or instance of resigning something : surrender |
| antique | existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient |
| renovate | to restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding) |
| wheedle | to influence or entice by soft words or flattery |