GRE Word List

STERILE

failing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores

The meaning of the word sterile is failing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores.

Random words

WordMeaning
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
panderto act as a pander
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
reclusemarked by withdrawal from society : solitary
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses