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Affluent vs. Effluent

See complete definition in Reverso Define, with examples
affluent
Definition

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

Examples

She married an affluent banker

See complete definition in Reverso Define, with examples
effluent
Definition

liquid waste, pollution

Examples

the stream was full of industrial effluent

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