5th box -Flashcards

(v.) introduce a change; depart from the old; She innovated a new product for the home construction market.

(adj.) happening or ending unexpectedly; The abrupt end to their marriage was a shock to everyone.

(n.) lack of emotion or interest; He showed apathy when his relative was injured. The disheartened peasants expressed apathy toward the new law which promised new hope and prosperity for all.

(n.) an outflow of vapor of invisible particles; a noxious odor; The effluvium from the exhaust had a bad smell. It was difficult to determine from where the effluvium issued.