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
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
maroona dark red
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
direexciting horror
grandiloquenta lofty, extravagantly colorful, pompous, or bombastic style, manner, or quality especially in language
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity