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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persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
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distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
homespunspun or made at home
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
niggletrifle
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