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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slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
stoopto bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
mundaneof, relating to, or characteristic of the world
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shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
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