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.

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WordMeaning
boundfastened by or as if by a band : confined
expoundto set forth : state
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championa winner of first prize or first place in competition
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way