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.

Random words

WordMeaning
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
exudeto ooze out
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
retortto pay or hurl back : return
bentunenclosed grassland
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
parlancespeech