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 |
|---|---|
| convulsion | an abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| menial | a person doing menial work |
| increment | the amount or degree by which something changes |
| disinter | to take out of the grave or tomb |
| compact | predominantly formed or filled : composed |
| recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |
| clap | to strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise |
| dank | unpleasantly moist or wet |
| practicable | capable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible |