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.

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WordMeaning
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
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premonitorygiving warning
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
aperturean opening or open space : hole
obsequya funeral or burial rite
monotonytedious sameness