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
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
temperheat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
probea slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity)
cardiologistthe study of the heart and its action and diseases
objectiveexpressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss