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
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
prosperousauspicious
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
bacchanalorgy
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
dazzleto lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
precipitantprecipitate
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion