GRE Word List

EFFLUVIUM

an invisible emanation

The meaning of the word effluvium is an invisible emanation.

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WordMeaning
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
capsizeto cause to overturn
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
preternaturalexisting outside of nature
dichotomya division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
gourmeta connoisseur of food and drink