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
jabto pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
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detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
expedientsuitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance
mogulan Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management