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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WordMeaning
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
countenancelook
predilectionan established preference for something
kleptomaniaca person evidencing kleptomania
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
vagaryan erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion