GRE Word List

FEBRILE

marked or caused by fever : feverish

The meaning of the word febrile is marked or caused by fever : feverish.

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WordMeaning
franticemotionally out of control
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
citadela fortress that commands (see command
courtthe residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary
studiousassiduous in the pursuit of learning
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
inopportuneinconvenient
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge