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
regattaa rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races
retiringreserved
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
polemican aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
blaseapathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
skiffany of various small boats
bewitchto influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form