GRE Word List

VERVE

the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity

The meaning of the word verve is the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity.

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jesta joking or mocking remark
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
puerilejuvenile
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
adhereto hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
tawnyof the color tawny
willowyabounding with willows
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate