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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composta mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
varnisha liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating
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mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
barda tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds
mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required