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
convictionthe act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god
corollarya proposition (see proposition
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
dissipateto break up and drive off
gossamera film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather
precedentprior in time, order, arrangement, or significance
opticiana maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments