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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WordMeaning
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
indissolublenot dissoluble
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
dramaa composition (see composition