GRE Word List

EPHEMERAL

lasting a very short time

The meaning of the word ephemeral is lasting a very short time.

Random words

WordMeaning
regimeregimen
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
deprecateto express disapproval of
respitea period of temporary delay
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
auxiliaryoffering or providing help
imponderablenot ponderable : incapable of being weighed or evaluated with exactness
filibusteran irregular military adventurer