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
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
doctrinairestubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution
bohemiana native or inhabitant of Bohemia
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
oafa stupid person : boob
palatialof, relating to, or being a palace