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

WordMeaning
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
discursivemoving from topic to topic without order : rambling
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
verbatimin the exact words : word for word
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
headlongheadfirst
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
bogwet spongy ground
militateto have weight or effect
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated