GRE Word List
EFFLUVIUM
an invisible emanation
The meaning of the word effluvium is an invisible emanation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| adjunct | something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it |
| title | the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production |
| trilogy | a series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme |
| quorum | a select group |
| actuate | to put into mechanical action or motion |
| cant | the expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments |
| knoll | a small round hill : mound |
| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| academic | of, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning |
| contrive | devise |