GRE Word List
EPHEMERAL
lasting a very short time
The meaning of the word ephemeral is lasting a very short time.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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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 |