GRE Word List

BRISK

keenly alert : lively

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

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WordMeaning
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
founderone that founds or establishes
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
rotundmarked by roundness : rounded
acclaimapplaud
carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles