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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| slick | having a smooth surface : slippery |
| draw | to cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull |
| stoop | to bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees |
| repulse | to drive or beat back : repel |
| discomfit | to put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| mundane | of, relating to, or characteristic of the world |
| cajole | to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax |
| shudder | to tremble convulsively : shiver |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |