GRE Word List
EFFLUVIUM
an invisible emanation
The meaning of the word effluvium is an invisible emanation.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| zest | a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring |
| forlorn | bereft |
| insurrection | an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government |
| enhance | heighten |
| low | having a small upward extension or elevation |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| fit | acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper |
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| besmirch | to cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully |
| languish | to be or become feeble, weak, or enervated |