GRE Word List

EFFICACY

the power to produce an effect

The meaning of the word efficacy is the power to produce an effect.

Random words

WordMeaning
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
quirkan abrupt twist or curve
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
encircleto form a circle around : surround
disburseto pay out : expend especially from a fund
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
cachea hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements