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
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
communalof or relating to one or more communes
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
espousemarry
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
lucrativeproducing wealth : profitable