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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vigil | the act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary |
| bombast | pretentious inflated speech or writing |
| balmy | having the qualities of balm : soothing |
| indissoluble | not dissoluble |
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| enmity | positive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will |
| camaraderie | a spirit of friendly good-fellowship |
| adamant | unshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding |
| bivouac | a usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter |
| virile | having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree |