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
divestto deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title
enthrallto hold spellbound : charm
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
gnarlsnarl
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
reparteea quick and witty reply
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
boorpeasant