GRE Word List
EFFLUVIUM
an invisible emanation
The meaning of the word effluvium is an invisible emanation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| saboteur | one that practices sabotage |
| incisive | impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation) |
| atrophy | decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| conceit | favorable opinion |
| query | question |
| conjugal | of or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial |
| preclude | to make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| circuit | a usually circular line encompassing an area |