GRE Word List

ELUSIVE

tending to elude: such as

The meaning of the word elusive is tending to elude: such as.

Random words

WordMeaning
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
obstetriciana physician specializing in obstetrics
commemorateto call to remembrance
dissensiondisagreement
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
burlesquea literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree