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
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
polyglotone who is polyglot