GRE Word List
EFFLUVIUM
an invisible emanation
The meaning of the word effluvium is an invisible emanation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chortle | to sing or chant exultantly |
| jocose | given to joking : merry |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| garbled | made unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up |
| defalcate | deduct |
| lackluster | lacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull |
| maneuver | a military or naval movement |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| chide | to speak out in angry or displeased rebuke |
| wreak | bring about |