GRE Word List

EFFECTUAL

producing or able to produce a desired effect

The meaning of the word effectual is producing or able to produce a desired effect.

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WordMeaning
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
valedictionan act of bidding farewell
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
saboteurone that practices sabotage
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
forthcomingbeing about to appear or to be produced or made available
takeoffa rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket