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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| harbor | a place of security and comfort : refuge |
| parry | to ward off a weapon or blow |
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| nemesis | the Greek goddess of retributive justice |
| chassis | the supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television) |
| smattering | superficial piecemeal knowledge |
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| chronicle | a historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation |
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| circumscribe | to constrict (see constrict |