GRE Word List

FEBRILE

marked or caused by fever : feverish

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

Random words

WordMeaning
agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness
propulsivetending or having power to propel
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
lushgrowing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal