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
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
receptiveable or inclined to receive
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
mishapan unfortunate accident
topographythe art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations
fanciedimagined or believed to be true or real
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid