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EFFICACIOUS
(adj.) producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
"an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation", "effective teaching methods", "effective steps toward peace", "made an effective entrance", "his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action", "an efficacious law"
synonyms : effective , effectual(adj.) marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect
"written propaganda is less efficacious than the habits and prejudices...of the readers", "the medicine is efficacious in stopping a cough"
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Mnemonics for efficacious
(Tag: ) having a striking effect is the meaning... "eff" is common i.e., it causes an effect.. "cacious" sounds similar to "cautious".. why are you cautious.. because the effect is striking.. so the meaning is striking effect
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