GRE Word List
EFFETE
no longer fertile
The meaning of the word effete is no longer fertile.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mordant | biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive |
| rail | a bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier |
| insatiable | incapable of being satisfied : quenchless |
| innate | existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| dys- | abnormal |
| transpose | to change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of |
| piety | the quality or state of being pious: such as |
| requite | to make return for : repay |