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
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
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demoticof, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
blandsmooth and soothing in manner or quality
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
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ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate