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
incontinentnot continent: such as
randoma haphazard course
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
billowingwave
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
sirenany of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing