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
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
havenharbor
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency
buffooneryfoolish or playful behavior or practice
compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
artificeclever or artful skill : ingenuity
truisman undoubted or self-evident truth
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces