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
putativecommonly accepted or supposed
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
dummya person who is incapable of speaking
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult