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
flauntto display or obtrude oneself to public notice
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender