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
explicateto give a detailed explanation of
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
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dissolutionthe act or process of dissolving: such as
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
velocityquickness of motion : speed
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
consignto give over to another's care
interiman intervening time : interval
gestateto carry in the uterus during pregnancy