GRE Word List

EFFLUVIUM

an invisible emanation

The meaning of the word effluvium is an invisible emanation.

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shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
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rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
verbiagea profusion of words usually of little or obscure content
woea condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief