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
redressto set right : remedy
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
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cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
passepast one's prime
predecessorone that precedes
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
nimblequick and light in motion : agile