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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steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance
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sleeperone that sleeps
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