GRE Word List

EFFETE

no longer fertile

The meaning of the word effete is no longer fertile.

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WordMeaning
confideto have confidence : trust
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
salaciousarousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
voluptuoussuggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn