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 |
|---|---|
| protagonist | the principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story) |
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| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
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| earmark | a mark of identification on the ear of an animal |
| machinations | an act of machinating |
| seminary | an environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated |
| tyranny | oppressive power |
| diligence | steady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity |
| ovoid | resembling an egg in shape : ovate |