GRE Word List

EFFETE

no longer fertile

The meaning of the word effete is no longer fertile.

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WordMeaning
imprecationcurse
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
dowseto plunge into water
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives
indeliblethat cannot be removed, washed away, or erased
gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
fuddlebooze