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 |
|---|---|
| trappings | outward signs |
| prevalent | generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread |
| hiatus | a break in or as if in a material object : gap |
| stealth | a cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection |
| martinet | a strict disciplinarian |
| incidental | being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence |
| icon | a person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere |
| vie | to strive for superiority : contend |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| scourge | whip |