GRE Word List

EFFLUVIUM

an invisible emanation

The meaning of the word effluvium is an invisible emanation.

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writsomething written : writing
vernacularusing a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language
conjureto charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
virusany of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
vauntedhighly or widely praised or boasted about
stoutstrong of character: such as
inamorataa woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety