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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cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
navigabledeep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships
downcastlow in spirit : dejected
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