GRE Word List

FERVENT

very hot : glowing

The meaning of the word fervent is very hot : glowing.

Random words

WordMeaning
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)
ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
arcadea long arched building or gallery
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets