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

WordMeaning
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
recitala detailed account : enumeration
rubblebroken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building
minutethe 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
levityexcessive or unseemly frivolity
unctuoushaving, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality
wrathstrong vengeful anger or indignation
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle