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
susceptiblecapable of submitting to an action, process, or operation
abbreviateto make briefer
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
witherto become dry and sapless
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
igniteto set afire
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)