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
celestialof, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
corpusclea minute particle
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
kneadto work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
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tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection