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
conventionagreement
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
languishto be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
mortara sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle
traverseto go or travel across or over
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
vigoractive bodily or mental strength or force
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work