GRE Word List
THRIVE
to grow vigorously : flourish
The meaning of the word thrive is to grow vigorously : flourish.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| uncouth | awkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude |
| legend | a story coming down from the past |
| exemplify | to show or illustrate by example |
| jab | to pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object |
| slick | having a smooth surface : slippery |
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| marked | having an identifying mark |
| rudimentary | consisting in first principles : fundamental |
| pomposity | pompous demeanor, speech, or behavior |
| screech | a high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror |