GRE Word List

EFFLUVIUM

an invisible emanation

The meaning of the word effluvium is an invisible emanation.

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WordMeaning
brazenmade of brass
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
travailwork especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
effeteno longer fertile
cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
reverberatereflect
cremateto subject to cremation
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up