GRE Word List

INEFFECTUAL

not producing the proper or intended effect : futile

The meaning of the word ineffectual is not producing the proper or intended effect : futile.

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decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
cremateto subject to cremation
precludeto make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
rentproperty (such as a house) rented or for rent
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive