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 |
|---|---|
| hindsight | perception of the nature of an event after it has happened |
| latch | to lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms |
| amble | to go at or as if at an easy gait : saunter |
| canard | a false or unfounded report or story |
| prompt | to move to action : incite |
| illicit | not permitted : unlawful |
| horticultural | the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants |
| ventral | of or relating to the belly : abdominal |
| victuals | food usable by people |
| engage | to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end |