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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| commensurate | corresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate |
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| gorge | a narrow passage through land |
| acrophobia | abnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights |
| esteem | the regard in which one is held |
| monotony | tedious sameness |
| browse | to eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse |
| consternation | amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion |