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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mediumsomething in a middle position
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
voluminoushaving or marked by great volume or bulk : large
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
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dictuma noteworthy statement: such as