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
quarantinea period of 40 days
foregoto go before : precede
capacitylegal competency (see competence
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
shoveto push along
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout