GRE Word List

EFFERVESCENCE

the property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing

The meaning of the word effervescence is the property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing.

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amphitheateran oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
consonanceharmony or agreement among components
trekto make one's way arduously
lagone that lags or is last
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity
lubricateto make smooth or slippery
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged