SAT WORD OF THE DAY – EFFETE

effete – (adj) affected, over-refined, and ineffectual.

定義 : 無能力的/衰弱的

synonyms – affected, over-refined, ineffectual, artificial, studied, pretentious, precious, chichi, flowery, mannered

 

2nd definition – (adj) no longer capable of effective action.

synonyms – weakened, enfeebled, enervated, worn out, exhausted, finished, burnt out, played out, drained, spent, powerless

 

3rd definition – (adj) (of a man) weak or effeminate.

synonyms – effeminate, unmanly; More womanish, girlish, feminine

 

 

 

 

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