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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floweryof, relating to, or resembling flowers
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enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it