GRE Word List
EFFUSION
an act of effusing
The meaning of the word effusion is an act of effusing.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| leonine | of, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion |
| ulcer | a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus |
| innovation | a new idea, method, or device : novelty |
| spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |
| peroration | the concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration |
| malign | evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious |
| bifurcated | divided into two branches or parts |
| peripatetic | a follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism |
| turncoat | one who switches to an opposing side or party |
| blandishment | something that tends to coax or cajole : allurement |