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Verve

/vˈɜrv/
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(noun) Enthusiasm, rapture, spirit, or vigour, especially of imagination such as that which animates an artist, musician, or writer, in composing or performing.

Her verve stayed with her well into her old age.
Tom's got a lot of verve, it's going to carry him to success.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The actors performed with such ____ that the entire audience was completely captivated by the play today.

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