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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indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
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deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
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