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
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
fraya usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute
legenda story coming down from the past
begetto procreate as the father : sire
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
visionthe act or power of seeing : sight