GRE Word List
EFFLUVIUM
an invisible emanation
The meaning of the word effluvium is an invisible emanation.
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| ingenious | having or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving |
| minutiae | a minute or minor detail |
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| prevalent | generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread |
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| steadfast | firmly fixed in place : immovable |
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