GRE Word List

EFFETE

no longer fertile

The meaning of the word effete is no longer fertile.

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WordMeaning
inflateddistended with air or gas
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
sirenany of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing
parryto ward off a weapon or blow
correlationthe state or relation of being correlated
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
bedizento dress or adorn gaudily
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity