ef-

out of, from

Usage

  • efface

    To efface something is to erase or remove it completely from recognition or memory.

  • effusive

    Someone who is effusive expresses happiness, pleasure, admiration, praise, etc., in an extremely enthusiastic way.

  • ineffable

    The adjective ineffable refers to something that is so impressive and beautiful that you cannot describe it in words.

  • effete

    If you describe a person, group, or civilization as effete, you mean it is weak, exhausted, powerless, unproductive, and/or corrupt.

  • effrontery

    Effrontery is very rude behavior that shows a great lack of respect and is often insulting.

  • ineffectual

    Someone who is ineffectual at a task is useless or ineffective when attempting to do it.

  • effluvium

    a foul-smelling outflow or vapor (especially a gaseous waste)

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