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
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
regenta person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
adventthe period beginning four Sundays before Christmas and observed by some Christians as a season of prayer and fasting
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance