GRE Word List
EFFETE
no longer fertile
The meaning of the word effete is no longer fertile.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| bar | a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening) |
| timidity | lacking in courage or self-confidence |
| ascetic | practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |
| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |
| imbibe | drink |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| nutrient | furnishing nourishment |
| infiltrate | to enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes |