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

WordMeaning
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
conundruman intricate and difficult problem
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
procurementthe act or process of procuring
grillto broil on a grill
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually