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
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
condigndeserved
mountebanka person who sells quack medicines from a platform
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
dramaa composition (see composition