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
corrugatedhaving corrugations
travailwork especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
decreean order usually having the force of law
gastronomythe art or science of good eating
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due