enthusiasm or vigor, as in literary or artistic work; spirit

Her latest novel lacks verve.

vivaciousness; liveliness; animation

I like a teacher with plenty of verve.

Archaic . talent.

noun

activity , ardor , dash , drive , lan , endurance , fire , force , forcefulness , get-up-and-go , go , gumption , gusto , hardihood , intensity , juice , liveliness , moxie * , passion , pep , pizzazz , pluck , power , punch , sparkle , spirit , spunk , stamina , steam , strength , toughness , vigor , vim , virility , vitality , zeal , zest , zing , zip * , animation , bounce , brio , esprit , life , pertness , vivaciousness , vivacity , zip , starch , vigorousness , ability , energy , enthusiasm , oomph , spring