GRE Word List

VIRTUOSO

one who excels in the technique of an art

The meaning of the word virtuoso is one who excels in the technique of an art.

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ichthyologya branch of zoology that deals with fishes
subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur