GRE Word List
FESTIVE
of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival
The meaning of the word festive is of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pragmatic | relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic |
| hideous | offensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly |
| knack | a special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach |
| libel | a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought |
| presume | to undertake without leave or clear justification : dare |
| canker | an erosive or spreading sore |
| incisive | impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation) |
| humanitarian | a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist |
| coalition | the act of coalescing : union |
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |