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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pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
knacka special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach
libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
cankeran erosive or spreading sore
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions