Read as \ih-FEET\ which means lacking in wholesome vigor, strength or vitality; worn out; feeble; weak.....OR unable to reproduce; sterile.
Example1. A government rocked by frequent scandals is an effete set of people with no credibility.
Example2. Mrs. Keegan is an effete that's why she and her husband have decided to adopt children from New Life Orphanage.
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1. a repository for memorable words
2. a temple where words are worshiped like gods
3. the mystic power of words through which we are able to communicate and understand
1. a repository for memorable words
2. a temple where words are worshiped like gods
3. the mystic power of words through which we are able to communicate and understand
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- Doughty
- Largesse
- Absquatulate
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- Debacle
- Purlieu
- Puissant
- Obsequy
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