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
fleeta number of warships under a single command
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
indenturea document or a section of a document that is indented
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
natationthe action or art of swimming
stoopto bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed