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 |
|---|---|
| omnipotent | almighty |
| venture | to proceed especially in the face of danger |
| subsume | to include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element |
| compunction | anxiety arising from awareness of guilt |
| incidental | being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| mete | to give out by measure : dole out |
| hut | an often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack |
| gall | brazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence |
| elixir | a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold |