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
consignto give over to another's care
statutea law enacted by the legislative branch of a government
vertexthe top of the head
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atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
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componenta constituent part : ingredient