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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| tender | marked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond |
| elicit | to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response) |
| shackle | something (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms |
| menace | a show of intention to inflict harm : threat |
| sadistic | of, relating to, or characterized by sadism |
| burlesque | a literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation |
| hue | overall character or appearance to the mind : complexion |
| carnivorous | subsisting or feeding on animal tissues |
| complacency | self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies |