Vivacious
mediumPositive tonevih-VAY-shus
adjective
Definition
Attractively lively and animated
Memory hook
VIV-acious: full of VIVid life - picture a bubbly person who lights up every room they enter.
Word roots
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Examples
“Her vivacious personality made her popular at parties.”
“The vivacious performance captivated the audience.”
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“Her ______ personality made her popular at parties.”
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vivacious
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GRE Tip
Vivacious is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "lively" or "animated" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "listless".
Related GRE Words
animated
Full of life or excitement; lively
spirited
Full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination
abate
To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
abiding
Lasting for a long time; enduring and unchanging
abstract
Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence
acclaim
Enthusiastic public praise or approval
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