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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polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
retrospectiveof, relating to, or given to retrospection
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
humdrummonotonous
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
avowto declare assuredly
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious