GRE Word List
EFFUSION
an act of effusing
The meaning of the word effusion is an act of effusing.
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|---|---|
| repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |
| underhand | in a clandestine manner |
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| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
| crass | gross |
| pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
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| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| hindsight | perception of the nature of an event after it has happened |
| subsidiary | furnishing aid or support : auxiliary |