GRE Word List

EFFLUVIUM

an invisible emanation

The meaning of the word effluvium is an invisible emanation.

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WordMeaning
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
relishcharacteristic flavor
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
reckoncount
piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts
pervasiveexisting in or spreading through every part of something
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
marrowbone marrow
wilyfull of wiles : crafty