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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| besmirch | to cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully |
| chicanery | deception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery |
| trickle | to issue or fall in drops |
| pinch | to squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| abysmal | immeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad |
| embitter | to excite bitter feelings in |
| aloof | removed or distant either physically or emotionally |
| pedant | one who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge |
| novelty | something new or unusual |