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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| berserk | an ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable |
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| coercion | the act, process, or power of coercing |
| progenitor | an ancestor in the direct line : forefather |
| gourmand | one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking |
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| beneficent | doing or producing good |
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