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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dissident | disagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief |
| ingenious | having or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| crotchety | given to crotchets (see crotchet |
| condescend | to assume an air of superiority |
| sour | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids and is characteristic of lemon juice |
| dexterous | mentally adroit and skillful : clever |
| monochrome | a painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue |
| apropos | being both relevant and opportune |
| malediction | curse |