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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sedentary | not migratory : settled |
| mosaic | a surface decoration made by inlaying small pieces of variously colored material to form pictures or patterns |
| contraband | illegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling |
| disparate | markedly distinct in quality or character |
| egregious | conspicuous |
| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
| prolific | producing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful |
| conclave | a private meeting or secret assembly |
| rampant | rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended |
| tender | marked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond |