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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bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
deviseto form in the mind by new combinations or applications of ideas or principles : invent
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
peddleto travel about with wares for sale
agapewide open : gaping
torpora state of mental and motor inactivity with partial or total insensibility
gleama transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution