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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| beeline | a straight direct course |
| forthright | free from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point |
| timbre | the quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as |
| disgorge | to discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit |
| compulsive | having power to compel |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| negligible | so small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| beneficent | doing or producing good |