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 |
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tactful | having or showing tact |
litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
requiem | a mass for the dead |
atheistic | a person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism |
extant | currently or actually existing |
veracity | conformity with truth or fact : accuracy |
flay | to strip off the skin or surface of : skin |
volition | the power of choosing or determining : will |
beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
scrappy | consisting of scraps |