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
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
fienddevil
ployescapade
generateto bring into existence: such as
muralof, relating to, or resembling a wall
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
ingenuea naive girl or young woman
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index