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
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
psychicof or relating to the psyche : psychogenic
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
vertexthe top of the head
recessthe action of receding : recession
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
recountto relate in detail : narrate
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify