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
ursineof or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae)
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep
dilateto become enlarged or widened
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
clichea trite phrase or expression
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
importuneto press or urge with troublesome persistence
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout