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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WordMeaning
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
barristera counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes in an English superior court compare solicitor
coiffurea style or manner of arranging the hair
interloperone that interlopes: such as
theoreticalexisting only in theory : hypothetical