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.

Random words

WordMeaning
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
voracioushaving a huge appetite : ravenous
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
dissertationan extended usually written treatment of a subject
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
recipientone that receives : receiver
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use