GRE Word List

EFFETE

no longer fertile

The meaning of the word effete is no longer fertile.

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WordMeaning
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
piquantengagingly provocative
conundruman intricate and difficult problem
regaleto entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
polarof or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it