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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| suavity | smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated |
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| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |
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| volley | the flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground |
| premeditate | to think about and revolve in the mind beforehand |
| morbid | of, relating to, or characteristic of disease |
| verve | the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity |
| prim | to give a prim or demure expression to |