GRE Word List
SPORTIVE
playful; frolicsome; merry; CF. sport: play or frolic; CF. sportsmanlike
The meaning of the word sportive is playful; frolicsome; merry; CF. sport: play or frolic; CF. sportsmanlike.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| itinerary | plan of a trip; record of a trip |
| solvent | substance that dissolves another; ADJ: capable of dissolving another substance |
| transient | staying for a short time; momentary; temporary; N: one that is transient |
| panegyric | formal praise; encomium; Ex. I don't deserve such panegyrics. |
| kismet | fate; destiny; Ex. Kismet is the Arabic word for fate. |
| regeneration | spiritual rebirth; Ex. regeneration of the prisoners; V. regenerate: give or obtain new life; reform spiritually |
| misogynist | hater of woman; CF. misogyny |
| palliate | ease pain (without curing); make less severe or offensive (a crime or illness) |
| jingoist | extremely aggressive and militant patriot; warlike chauvinist; N. jingoism: extreme nationalism |
| oligarchy | government by a privileged few |
