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
anodyneserving to alleviate pain
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
projectilea body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
supersedeto cause to be set aside
transpireto take place : go on