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 |
|---|---|
| acrid | sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating |
| provenance | origin |
| mediocre | of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary |
| elated | marked by high spirits : exultant |
| forsake | to renounce or turn away from entirely |
| solder | a metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces |
| disinter | to take out of the grave or tomb |
| discrepancy | the quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance |
| astringent | causing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic |
| missive | a written communication : letter |