GRE Word List

EFFETE

no longer fertile

The meaning of the word effete is no longer fertile.

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WordMeaning
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
precisa concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
misadventuremisfortune
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional
sequesterto set apart : segregate