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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| arduous | hard to accomplish or achieve : difficult |
| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |
| cantata | a composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment |
| suffuse | to spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| atypical | not typical : irregular |
| hideous | offensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly |
| perpetual | continuing forever : everlasting |
| curator | a person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits |