GRE Word List
THRIVE
to grow vigorously : flourish
The meaning of the word thrive is to grow vigorously : flourish.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
| fitful | characterized by fits or paroxysms |
| bruise | an injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion |
| stench | stink |
| apathy | lack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness |
| usury | the lending of money with an interest charge for its use |
| hue | overall character or appearance to the mind : complexion |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| impolitic | not politic : unwise |
| surly | menacing or threatening in appearance |