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
galvanicof, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity
turgidexcessively embellished in style or language : bombastic
ferventvery hot : glowing
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
blisscomplete happiness
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal