GRE Word List
THRIVE
to grow vigorously : flourish
The meaning of the word thrive is to grow vigorously : flourish.
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| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |
| engage | to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end |
| axiom | a statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate |
| ford | a shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading |
| forthcoming | being about to appear or to be produced or made available |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| slovenly | untidy especially in personal appearance |
| nonchalance | the quality or state of being nonchalant |
| tanner | one that tans hides |