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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vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
frolicsomefull of gaiety : playful
indigentsuffering from extreme poverty : impoverished
swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
scurriloususing or given to coarse language
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor