GRE Word List

ELUSIVE

tending to elude: such as

The meaning of the word elusive is tending to elude: such as.

Random words

WordMeaning
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
sparseof few and scattered elements
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
demeritoffense
expediteto accelerate the process or progress of : speed up
dissentto withhold assent or approval
impassea predicament affording no obvious escape
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
memorialserving to preserve remembrance : commemorative
boostto push or shove up from below