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 |
|---|---|
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| subside | to sink or fall to the bottom : settle |
| penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |
| canter | one who uses cant: such as |
| truncate | to shorten by or as if by cutting off |
| righteous | acting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin |
| hegemony | preponderant influence or authority over others : domination |
| recumbent | suggestive of repose : leaning |
| visage | the face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal |
| betoken | to typify beforehand : presage |