GRE Word List
VIGOR
active bodily or mental strength or force
The meaning of the word vigor is active bodily or mental strength or force.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| shimmer | to shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer |
| amass | to collect for oneself : accumulate |
| enterprise | a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky |
| apiarist | beekeeper |
| metaphor | a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money) |
| simper | to smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| squeamish | easily nauseated : queasy |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| hamper | to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede |