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
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
indeliblethat cannot be removed, washed away, or erased
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
memorializeto address or petition by a memorial
mogulan Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
secreteto form and give off (a secretion)
permeablecapable of being permeated : penetrable