Direct
Effective
Effective adjective - Producing or capable of producing a desired result.
Direct and effective are semantically related in productive topic. Sometimes you can use "Direct" instead an adjective "Effective", if it concerns topics such as in use at the time.
Both words in one sentence
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This was especially worrisome given the combination of Ranma's end-of-manga skill level and a tendency of those in this state to deal with things in the most direct and effective manner possible.
Source: Shell-Shocked Veteran - Gale's plans are always direct and effective if occasionally callous - he proposes making and betraying an alliance almost right away, and offhandedly suggests massive destruction to take down the Chronic Backstabber.
Source: Straw Vulcan -
They're more effective (And amusing) for direct combat then rods and staves, but tend to be less effective at boosting spell damage.
Source: Throw the Book at Them
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