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
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
protuberancesomething that is protuberant
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
responsivenessgiving response : constituting a response : answering
dismissto permit or cause to leave
sheatheto put into or furnish with a sheath