GRE Word List
EFFLUVIUM
an invisible emanation
The meaning of the word effluvium is an invisible emanation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| qualify | to reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify |
| sneak | to go stealthily or furtively : slink |
| unprecedented | having no precedent : novel |
| meretricious | of or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution |
| skiff | any of various small boats |
| component | a constituent part : ingredient |
| retract | to draw back or in |
| desperado | a bold or violent criminal |
| piecemeal | one piece at a time : gradually |