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
embedto enclose closely in or as if in a matrix
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
inerrancyexemption from error : infallibility
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
rococorococo work or style
rivetinghaving the power to fix the attention : engrossing
amissin a mistaken way : wrongly
ameliorateto make better or more tolerable
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life