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
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
plutocracygovernment by the wealthy
insuperableincapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
infallibleincapable of error : unerring
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
urgentcalling for immediate attention : pressing