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
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely
provincialthe superior of a province of a Roman Catholic religious order