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
feasiblecapable of being done or carried out
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
compellingthat compels: such as
edicta proclamation having the force of law
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
incarnateinvested with bodily and especially human nature and form
plutocracygovernment by the wealthy
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
delusivelikely to delude