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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stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
effeminatehaving feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner
flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset
affirmationthe act of affirming
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
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stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin