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

WordMeaning
philologythe study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature
serendipitythe faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for
astigmatisma 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
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
incontinentnot continent: such as
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
debunkto expose the sham (see sham