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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| minutiae | a minute or minor detail |
| temerity | unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness |
| exchequer | a department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes |
| skinflint | a person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser |
| invidious | of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious |
| compartment | a separate division or section |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| consign | to give over to another's care |
| hardy | bold |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |