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
anthema song or hymn of praise or gladness
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
concordatcompact
underhandin a clandestine manner
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
dismissto permit or cause to leave
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
hierarchya division of angels