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 |
|---|---|
| surmise | a thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture |
| sultry | very hot and humid : sweltering |
| assumption | a taking to or upon oneself |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| subterfuge | deception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade |
| ambrosia | the food of the Greek and Roman gods |
| conjugal | of or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial |
| adventitious | coming from another source and not inherent or innate |
| mortify | to subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame |
| beholden | being under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted |