GRE Word List

EVANESCENT

tending to vanish like vapor

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

Random words

WordMeaning
ligneousof or resembling wood
pranktrick
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
embitterto excite bitter feelings in
weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
fanaticismfanatic outlook or behavior
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep