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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WordMeaning
denizeninhabitant
monetaryof or relating to money or to the mechanisms by which it is supplied to and circulates in the economy
masqueradea social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
garnishdecorate