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effervescence

  1. inner excitement or exuberance

  2. slingshot

  3. (of a position, esp. in an argument) indefensible

  4. smoulder
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Effervescence refers to bubbly enthusiasm, excitement, or exuberance, literally describing the fizz in carbonated drinks but figuratively applying to high spirits.

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effete

  1. having lost one's original power

  2. great waterfall

  3. unexpected and adverse

  4. kill from lack of air
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Effete means exhausted, worn out, or having lost vitality and original power. The term describes something that was once powerful or productive but has become weak or ineffective. It's often used to describe institutions, movements, or individuals that have become decadent or degenerate over time.

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efficacy

  1. power to produce desired effect

  2. calamity

  3. unjustified

  4. dirty mark with unclear edges made by rubbing
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Efficacy refers to the power or capacity to produce a desired effect or result. It specifically measures how well a treatment, intervention, or strategy works in achieving its intended outcome. While often used in medical contexts, it applies broadly to any situation where effectiveness can be evaluated.

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effigy

  1. dummy

  2. shout of disapproval or displeasure (made at the theater or a sports match)

  3. awkward (to carry or move)

  4. self-satisfied
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An effigy is a crude or rough figure of a person, typically made as a representation or dummy. These sculptural forms are often created to represent someone during protests, ceremonies, or symbolic events. The term captures the idea of representing a person through a simplified physical form.

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effluvium

  1. noxious(harmful) smell

  2. book for religious instruction in question-and-answer form

  3. not knowing

  4. move, give, or take in a quiet, stealthy way
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Effluvium describes a noxious or unpleasant-smelling vapor or gas. The term originates from Latin and typically refers to foul-smelling exhalations or emanations. It can describe both literal bad odors and metaphorically suggest something overwhelming in atmosphere.

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embroil

  1. throw into confusion

  2. legal official of high rank

  3. speed

  4. small shiny metallic piece sewn to clothing for ornamentation
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Embroil means to drag someone or something into a difficult or confusing situation. It implies involving someone in a conflict, argument, or complicated scenario without their consent. The word suggests becoming entangled in a messy situation that creates disorder.

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embryonic

  1. undeveloped

  2. tune(melody) in which a number of words are sung on the same note

  3. capable of being bribed

  4. give
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Embryonic describes something in an early, incomplete stage of development. The term draws from biological language, referring to an embryo's preliminary phase of growth. It suggests potential and emerging characteristics that haven't yet fully matured or formed.

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emend

  1. correct (usually a text)

  2. in utter disorder

  3. blood feud (esp. between two families)

  4. not thick
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Emend refers to the careful correction or improvement of a text or written work. It involves removing errors, clarifying language, and enhancing the overall quality of written material. The term originates from scholarly traditions of refining and perfecting manuscripts.

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Elysium

  1. place or condition of bliss

  2. tending toward the center

  3. logically convincing

  4. half asleep
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Elysium represents a mythical paradise or state of perfect happiness. In Greek mythology, it's the final resting place for heroic and virtuous souls. The term symbolizes an ideal realm of peace, joy, and eternal contentment beyond earthly suffering.

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emanate

  1. issue forth

  2. pertaining to the brain or intellect

  3. bravery

  4. 14-line poetic verse form with a fixed rhyme pattern
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Emanate describes something flowing out, originating from, or spreading from a source. It suggests a gradual, continuous outward movement like light, sound, or abstract qualities radiating from a central point. The word captures the sense of something emerging from its origin.