GRE Word List
EFFLUVIUM
an invisible emanation
The meaning of the word effluvium is an invisible emanation.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| travesty | a debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation |
| behoove | to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for |
| obfuscate | to throw into shadow : darken |
| embroil | to throw into disorder or confusion |
| figurine | a small carved or molded figure : statuette |
| vouch | to supply supporting evidence or testimony |
| disgorge | to discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit |
| saturnine | born under or influenced astrologically by the planet Saturn |
| libretto | the text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater |
| growl | rumble |