GRE Word List
IMPROVISE
to compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
The meaning of the word improvise is to compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| philology | the study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature |
| serendipity | the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for |
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |
| traumatic | psychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems |
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
| plight | to put or give in pledge : engage |
| incontinent | not continent: such as |
| sovereign | one possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty |
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |