GRE Word List

EFFICACY

the power to produce an effect

The meaning of the word efficacy is the power to produce an effect.

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WordMeaning
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
manumitto release from slavery
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
predilectionan established preference for something
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit