the quality of being spread out or not concentrated
example
The diffuseness of the light in the room created a soft and inviting atmosphere.
synonyms
spreadnessdissipationdispersion
word origin — Derived from the Latin 'diffusio', meaning 'spreading out', from 'diffundere', which means 'to spread out' or 'to pour out'.
GRE Vocabulary — Set 140
Set 140 of GRE Vocabulary covers 5 words: diffuseness, abstemiousness, ineluctability, garrulity, embellishment. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
diffuseness · noun/dɪˈfjus.nəs/
the quality of being spread out or not concentrated
The diffuseness of the light in the room created a soft and inviting atmosphere.
Synonyms: spreadness, dissipation, dispersion
Origin: Derived from the Latin 'diffusio', meaning 'spreading out', from 'diffundere', which means 'to spread out' or 'to pour out'.
abstemiousness · noun/əbˈstiːmiəsnəs/
moderation or self-restraint in the consumption of food and drink
Her abstemiousness in dining allowed her to maintain a healthy lifestyle despite the temptations of extravagant meals.
Synonyms: moderation, self-restraint, temperance
Origin: The word 'abstemiousness' originates from the Latin word 'abstemius', meaning 'sparing in eating and drinking'.
ineluctability · noun/ɪnəˈlʌktəˌbɪləti/
the quality of being inescapable or inevitable
The ineluctability of fate often leaves people feeling powerless in the face of their destiny.
Synonyms: inevitability, unavoidable, certainty
Origin: Originates from the Latin word 'ineluctabilis', meaning 'that cannot be avoided', from 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'eluctabilis', meaning 'able to be evaded', from 'eluctari', meaning 'to struggle out'.
garrulity · noun/ɡəˈruːləti/
excessive talkativeness or verbosity
Despite his intelligence, his garrulity often bored his friends, as he would ramble on about trivial matters for hours.
Synonyms: loquacity, verbosity, talkativeness
Origin: Derived from the Latin word 'garrulus', meaning 'talkative, chatterer', which itself comes from 'garriare', meaning 'to chatter'.
embellishment · noun/ɪmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/
a decorative detail or feature added to something to enhance its appearance or interest
The dress was exquisite, adorned with intricate embellishments that caught the light beautifully.
Synonyms: decoration, adornment, enhancement
Origin: From the Old French 'embelir', meaning 'to adorn', from 'en-' (to cause) + 'bel' (beautiful).