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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temperheat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion
blotchto mark or mar with blotches
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perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
garishclothed in vivid colors
gestateto carry in the uterus during pregnancy
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festiveof, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival