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
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
detachedstanding by itself : separate
frigidintensely cold
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
habitatthe place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows
therapeuticof or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce