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
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
demurereserved
factiousof or relating to faction: such as
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
filibusteran irregular military adventurer