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
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
vipera common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
untenablenot able to be defended
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
oscillateto swing backward and forward like a pendulum
flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement
ponderousof very great weight
cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
asteroidany of the small rocky celestial bodies found especially between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter