GRE Word List

ELUSIVE

tending to elude: such as

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

Random words

WordMeaning
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
unwittingnot knowing : unaware
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
amalgama mixture of different elements