GRE Word List
EPHEMERAL
short-lived; fleeting
The meaning of the word ephemeral is short-lived; fleeting.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chagrin | annoyance and disappointment; vexation (caused by humiliation or injured pride) |
| draconian | extremely severe; Ex. draconian punishment; CF. Draco: Athenian politician |
| icon | religious image; idol; image or representation |
| regicide | murder of a king or queen |
| saunter | stroll(go for a leisurely walk) slowly; N. |
| impasse | predicament(dangerous condition) from which there is no escape; situation allowing for no further progress |
| whiff | puff or gust (of air, scent, etc.); short-lasting smell; hint; Ex. whiff of perfume/scandal |
| apex | tip; summit; climax; highest point |
| cumbersome | heavy and awkward to carry or wear; burdensome; Ex. cumbersome parcel/uniform |
| fluted | having vertical parallel grooves (as in a pillar); V. flute: make long parallel inward curves in; N. flute: long rounded groove incised on the shaft of a column |
