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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placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
yeomanan attendant or officer in a royal or noble household
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
overweeningarrogant
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
complaisantmarked by an inclination to please or oblige
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively