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
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
leveea reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed
plebeiana member of the Roman plebs
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
singularof or relating to a separate person or thing : individual
incarcerateto put in prison
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight