GRE Word List

EFFLUVIUM

an invisible emanation

The meaning of the word effluvium is an invisible emanation.

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adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
trilogya series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme
quoruma select group
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
knolla small round hill : mound
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
contrivedevise