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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fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
concavehollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
indulgeto yield to the desire of : humor
tureena deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility