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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marshala high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces
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abstractdisassociated from any specific instance
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lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
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putrefyto make putrid
predisposeto dispose in advance