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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eugenicrelating to or fitted for the production of good offspring
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cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
rendezvousa place appointed for assembling or meeting
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating