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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| maniacal | affected with or suggestive of madness |
| intoxicate | to excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished |
| appall | to overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay |
| apprise | to give notice to : tell |
| jurisdiction | the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law |
| repartee | a quick and witty reply |
| verdant | green in tint or color |
| incubate | to sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |
| shade | comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light |