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
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence
supplicantone who supplicates
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
mottledmarked with spots of different colors : having blotches of two or more colors
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
cannyclever