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
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
pranktrick
braggarta loud arrogant boaster
gallowsa frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct