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
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
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insensatelacking sense or understanding
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
determinatehaving defined limits
cameoa gem carved in relief (see relief
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welterwrithe
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