GRE Word List

EFFICACY

the power to produce an effect

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

Random words

WordMeaning
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
parcheddeprived of natural moisture
verbiagea profusion of words usually of little or obscure content
zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration
rivetinghaving the power to fix the attention : engrossing
harpinga plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
bickerpetulant quarreling : altercation
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
admonishto indicate duties or obligations to