GRE Word List

EFFETE

no longer fertile

The meaning of the word effete is no longer fertile.

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hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
sourbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids and is characteristic of lemon juice
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully
chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex
incarnationthe act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange