GRE Word List

EFFETE

no longer fertile

The meaning of the word effete is no longer fertile.

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WordMeaning
delineateto describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail
insularitycharacteristic of an isolated people
unassailablenot assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question
reprisea musical repetition:
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
graciousmarked by kindness and courtesy
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
adjurationa solemn oath
berserkan ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable
cessiona yielding to another : concession