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.

Random words

WordMeaning
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
coevalof the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration
endorseto write on the back of
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
palleta straw-filled tick or mattress
violatebreak