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
chaplaina clergyman in charge of a chapel
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
secessionwithdrawal into privacy or solitude : retirement
facileeasily accomplished or attained
exudeto ooze out
redressto set right : remedy
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic