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
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
ambleto go at or as if at an easy gait : saunter
canarda false or unfounded report or story
promptto move to action : incite
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
horticulturalthe science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants
ventralof or relating to the belly : abdominal
victualsfood usable by people
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end