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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mirage | an optical (see optical |
| raucous | disagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse |
| torso | the human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk |
| pry | to look closely or inquisitively |
| stricture | an abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage |
| unwonted | being out of the ordinary : rare |
| polygamist | marriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry |
| standstill | a state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop |
| regal | of, relating to, or suitable for a king |
| touching | capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion |