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
warymarked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger
moodinesssubject to depression : gloomy
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
lucidsuffused with light : luminous
efficacythe power to produce an effect
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
fermentto undergo fermentation