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
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
quagmiresoft miry land that shakes or yields under the foot
buffeta blow especially with the hand
implodeto burst inward
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
retrenchcut down
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox