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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queruloushabitually complaining
blackballto vote against
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
fabricateinvent
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
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pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments