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
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
leonineof, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion
addenduma thing added : addition
imprecationcurse
constraintthe act of constraining
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will