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
minutiaea minute or minor detail
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
exchequera department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes
skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
compartmenta separate division or section
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
consignto give over to another's care
hardybold
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic