GRE Word List

EFFLUVIUM

an invisible emanation

The meaning of the word effluvium is an invisible emanation.

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WordMeaning
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
renderto melt down
solecisman ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence
branda charred piece of wood
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
lanceta sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions
reparationa repairing or keeping in repair