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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| transition | a change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another |
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| entreat | to plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently |
| cross | a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution |
| harping | a plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard |
| whim | a capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy |
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| confiscate | appropriated by the government : forfeited |
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| embellish | to make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate |