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
paraphernaliathe separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak