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
convulsionan abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
meniala person doing menial work
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
disinterto take out of the grave or tomb
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
dankunpleasantly moist or wet
practicablecapable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible