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
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
overwhelmupset
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
graciousmarked by kindness and courtesy
woea condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue