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

WordMeaning
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
chasteinnocent of unlawful sexual intercourse
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
verdantgreen in tint or color
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen