Dictionary
verve
Pronunciation: (vûrv), [key]—
n.
1. enthusiasm or vigor, as in literary or artistic work; spirit:
Her latest novel lacks verve.
2. vivaciousness; liveliness; animation:
I like a teacher with plenty of verve.
3. Archaic.talent.
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