GRE Word List
THRIVE
to grow vigorously : flourish
The meaning of the word thrive is to grow vigorously : flourish.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| superannuated | outmoded |
| causal | expressing or indicating cause : causative |
| wangle | to resort to trickery or devious methods |
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |
| quench | put out |
| gorge | a narrow passage through land |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| ego | the self especially as contrasted with another self or the world |
| badger | any of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere |