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
adoreto worship or honor as a deity or as divine
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
foppishfoolish
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
stygianof or relating to the river Styx
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
headlongheadfirst