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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teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
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brevityshortness of duration
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
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criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
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