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Origin:
1675–85; < Latin effervēscent- (stem of effervēscēns), present participle of effervēscere to effervesce; see -ent
1675–85; < Latin effervēscent- (stem of effervēscēns), present participle of effervēscere to effervesce; see -ent
Related forms
ef·fer·ves·cent·ly, adverb
non·ef·fer·ves·cent, adjective
non·ef·fer·ves·cent·ly, adverb
un·ef·fer·ves·cent, adjective
un·ef·fer·ves·cent·ly, adverb
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Effervescent
is an SAT word you need to know.
So is cognizant. Does it mean:
| aware of and comprehending a situation |
| causing fear, apprehension, or dread; of awesome strength and size; intimidating; arousing feelings of awe or admiration because of grandeur |
Example Sentences
- In the effervescent glow of a boom, the city is besotted with fancy cars.
- The rueful comedy that bears his ironically effervescent name dramatizes his situation with great simplicity.
- Exuberance is an abounding, ebullient, effervescent emotion.
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Word Origin & History
effervescent
1680s, from L. effervescentem, from effervescere (see effervescence).
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