GRE Word List
BRISK
quick and active; marked by liveliness and vigor
The meaning of the word brisk is quick and active; marked by liveliness and vigor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sere | sear; parched; dry |
| initiate | begin; originate; receive into a group; introduce to a new field or activity; Ex. initiate someone into the mysteries of a secret religion; N: one who has been initiated |
| diverse | differing in some characteristics (from each other); various; N. diversity: variety; dissimilitude; lack of resemblance |
| mealymouthed | indirect in speech (when something unpleasant must be said); hypocritical; evasive |
| sanctuary | place of refuge; shelter; shrine; holy place; Ex. The outlaw was granted sanctuary in the church. |
| volition | act of using one's will; act of making a conscious choice; Ex. She selected this dress of her own volition. |
| chivalrous | courteous; faithful; brave; N. chivalry |
| manumit | emancipate; free from slavery or bondage |
| temper | moderate; make less severe; tone down or restrain; toughen (steel) as by alternate heating and cooling |
| implacable | incapable of being pacified; impossible to appease; Ex. implacable enemy |
