GRE Word List

EFFECTIVE

producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect

The meaning of the word effective is producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect.

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WordMeaning
audita formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation
dictuma noteworthy statement: such as
responsivenessgiving response : constituting a response : answering
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
impedimentsomething that impedes
pertsaucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
nauseaa stomach distress with distaste for food and an urge to vomit
careento put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull
serendipitythe faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for