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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asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
appallto overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response
provisionthe act or process of providing
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
inclementlacking mildness: such as
edicta proclamation having the force of law
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource
subjectiveof, relating to, or constituting a subject: such as