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
nonentitysomething that does not exist or exists only in the imagination
confideto have confidence : trust
intrepidcharacterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
invoketo petition for help or support
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
friezea heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface
inclementlacking mildness: such as
adjointo add or attach by joining
exacerbateto make more violent, bitter, or severe