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
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
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earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
mishapan unfortunate accident
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abideto bear patiently : tolerate
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)