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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WordMeaning
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
uninhibitedfree from inhibition
manneredhaving manners of a specified kind
belieto give a false impression of
caucusa closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
requisitionthe act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action