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
maniacalaffected with or suggestive of madness
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
appallto overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
appriseto give notice to : tell
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
reparteea quick and witty reply
verdantgreen in tint or color
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
gibeto utter taunting words
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light