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
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
validhaving legal efficacy or force
gradationa series forming successive stages
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
leave-takingdeparture
threshto separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
apparentopen to view : visible