Virtuoso
mediumver-choo-OH-soh
noun
Definition
A person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit
Examples
“The virtuoso's performance left the audience speechless.”
“She was a virtuoso of the violin.”
Categories
GRE Tip
Virtuoso is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "maestro" or "prodigy" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "novice".
Related GRE Words
proficient
Competent or skilled in doing or using something
accomplished
Highly trained or skilled; completed successfully
maven
An expert or connoisseur in a particular field
articulate
Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently
adept
Very skilled or proficient at something
aesthetic
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty
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