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
nutrientfurnishing nourishment
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hypochondriachypochondriacal
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cremateto subject to cremation
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
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