GRE Word List

EFFLUVIUM

an invisible emanation

The meaning of the word effluvium is an invisible emanation.

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satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
opuswork
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
sustenancemeans of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior