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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misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
dowseto plunge into water
didacticdesigned or intended to teach
celerityrapidity of motion or action
meandera winding path or course
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
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equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
alludeto make indirect reference