GRE Word List

EPHEMERAL

lasting a very short time

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

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WordMeaning
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
rationalean explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
conscientiousmeticulous
carousala wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse
pineany of a genus (Pinus of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
dispatchto send off or away with promptness or speed
fancifulmarked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience