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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deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
beelinea straight direct course
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
timbrethe quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as
disgorgeto discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit
compulsivehaving power to compel
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
beneficentdoing or producing good