GRE Word List

EFFETE

no longer fertile

The meaning of the word effete is no longer fertile.

Random words

WordMeaning
blightedaffected with blight (see blight
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
alleviaterelieve
flaila hand threshing implement consisting of a wooden handle at the end of which a stouter and shorter stick is so hung as to swing freely
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
edicta proclamation having the force of law