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
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
woefulfull of woe : grievous
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
antithesisthe direct opposite
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation