GRE Word List

EFFLUVIUM

an invisible emanation

The meaning of the word effluvium is an invisible emanation.

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WordMeaning
ignominydeep personal humiliation and disgrace
overthrowoverturn
whitthe smallest part or particle imaginable : bit
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
temporalof or relating to time as opposed to eternity
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)