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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

efface

IPA: /ɪˈfeɪs/

KK: /ɪˈfeɪs/

transitive verb

Definition: To erase or remove something completely, making it no longer visible or noticeable.

Example: The artist decided to efface the mistakes on the canvas before presenting it.

effaceable

IPA: /ɪˈfeɪsəbl/

KK: /ɪˈfeɪsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be erased or removed completely.

Example: The marks on the whiteboard are effaceable with a damp cloth.

effacement

IPA: /ɪˈfeɪs.mənt/

KK: /ɪˈfeɪs.mənt/

noun

Definition: The act of making something less noticeable or less prominent, often used in medical contexts to describe the thinning of the cervix during labor.

Example: The doctor explained that effacement is an important part of the labor process.

effect

IPA: /ɪˈfɛkt/

KK: /ɪˈfɛkt/

noun

Definition: A change that is caused by something or a result of an action, often creating a specific impression or outcome.

Example: The new lighting had a dramatic effect on the atmosphere of the room.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to happen or to bring something into being.

Example: The new law will effect significant changes in the education system.

effecting

IPA: /ɪˈfɛktɪŋ/

KK: /ɪˈfɛktɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Having the power to cause a change or bring about a result.

Example: The effecting changes in the policy led to improved outcomes for the community.

verb

Definition: To bring about or cause something to happen; to make something happen.

Example: The new policy is effecting positive changes in the community.

effective

IPA: /ɪˈfɛktɪv/

KK: /ɪˈfɛktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Producing the desired result or having a strong impact; successful in achieving a goal.

Example: The new marketing strategy was very effective in increasing sales.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that produces a desired result or effect.

Example: The new marketing strategy was an effective that increased sales significantly.

effectiveness

IPA: /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

KK: /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or ability of producing a desired result or effect.

Example: The effectiveness of the new marketing strategy was evident in the increased sales.

effector

IPA: /ɪˈfɛktər/

KK: /ɪˈfɛktər/

noun

Definition: A part of the body, like a muscle or gland, that reacts to signals from the nervous system or other stimuli.

Example: The effector in the reflex arc quickly contracts the muscle to pull the hand away from the hot surface.

effectual

IPA: /ɪˈfɛkʧuəl/

KK: /ɪˈfɛkʧuəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to achieve a desired result or effect; effective in producing the intended outcome.

Example: The new policy was effectual in reducing waste and improving efficiency.

effectuality

IPA: /ɪˌfɛkˈtʃuːəlɪti/

KK: /ɪˌfɛkˈtʃuːəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being able to produce a desired result or effect.

Example: The effectuality of the new policy was evident in the improved performance of the team.

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