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
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
billowwave
bureaucracya body of nonelected government officials
singularof or relating to a separate person or thing : individual
buoyanthaving buoyancy
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject