GRE Word List
EVANESCENT
tending to vanish like vapor
The meaning of the word evanescent is tending to vanish like vapor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| jubilation | an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant |
| scholarly | of, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned |
| smolder | to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke |
| ratiocination | the process of exact thinking : reasoning |
| proscribe | to publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state |
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |
| rift | fissure |
| despot | a ruler with absolute power and authority |
| legacy | a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest |