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
verisimilitudethe quality or state of being verisimilar
anguishextreme pain, distress, or anxiety
trappingsoutward signs
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
stratuma bed or layer artificially made
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
docileeasily taught
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste