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verve

verve \'v*rv, 've(*)rv\ n [F, fantasy, caprice, animation, fr. L verba, pl. 
   of verbum word m more at WORD archaic  1: special ability or talent  2a: 
   the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance  : 
   VIVACITY 2b: ENERGY, VITALITY