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

WordMeaning
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
ecosystemthe complex of a community of organisms and its environment functioning as an ecological unit
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
docketa brief written summary of a document : abstract