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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breedto produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
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indulgeto yield to the desire of : humor
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idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance