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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menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
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charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
stoica member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c.
graphicof or relating to the pictorial arts
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
dramaa composition (see composition
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
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