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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
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
enterprisingmarked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act
appeasepacify
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
appallto overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate