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
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic
probityadherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
hydrophobiarabies
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes