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
tactfulhaving or showing tact
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
requiema mass for the dead
atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism
extantcurrently or actually existing
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
scrappyconsisting of scraps