GRE Word List

EVANESCENT

tending to vanish like vapor

The meaning of the word evanescent is tending to vanish like vapor.

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WordMeaning
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
botchan inflammatory sore
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
citadela fortress that commands (see command
primordialfirst created or developed : primeval
retaliateto return like for like
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
juridicalof or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination