GRE Word List
ELUSIVE
tending to elude: such as
The meaning of the word elusive is tending to elude: such as.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chorus | a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action |
| quirk | an abrupt twist or curve |
| inconsistency | an instance of being inconsistent |
| pathos | an element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion |
| apotheosis | the perfect form or example of something : quintessence |
| aegis | a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena |
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| purport | to have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred) |
| decimate | to select by lot and kill every tenth man of |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |