GRE Word List

ENTERPRISING

marked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act

The meaning of the word enterprising is marked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act.

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WordMeaning
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
ignoblecharacterized by baseness, lowness, or meanness
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
branda charred piece of wood
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions