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
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
tentativenot fully worked out or developed
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
resoundto become filled with sound : reverberate
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
remittancea sum of money remitted
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated