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
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
economythe structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period
continencethe ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
aegisa shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena