GRE Word List
INEFFECTUAL
not effective; not having a desired effect; weak
The meaning of the word ineffectual is not effective; not having a desired effect; weak.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| canker | any ulcerous sore; ulcer; any evil; CF. cancer |
| procrastinate | postpone; delay or put off |
| misapprehension | error; misunderstanding; V. misapprehend |
| lope | gallop slowly |
| skittish | inconstant; capricious; frivolous; not serious; Ex. charming but skittish young woman; CF. skit |
| compunction | remorse; strong uneasiness caused by guilt |
| yeoman | man or farmer owning small estate; middle-class farmer |
| expository | explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition |
| rehabilitate | restore to proper condition (health or useful life); restore the former rank of |
| intoxicate | make drunk; stimulate or excite; Ex. intoxicated by all the money he might win |