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
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
cameoa gem carved in relief (see relief
subterfugedeception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade
ambrosiathe food of the Greek and Roman gods
conjugalof or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted