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
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
passepast one's prime
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
abbreviateto make briefer
accoladea mark of acknowledgment : award
visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep