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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alimonyan allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce
coga tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear
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scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
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elatedmarked by high spirits : exultant
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deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
carafea bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine