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
vauntedhighly or widely praised or boasted about
diademcrown
incarnateinvested with bodily and especially human nature and form
volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will
adjurationa solemn oath
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
daintysomething delicious to the taste
amalgama mixture of different elements
dexterousmentally adroit and skillful : clever
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay