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
odysseya long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune
hermitagethe habitation of a hermit
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges
impoliticnot politic : unwise
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
misdemeanora crime less serious than a felony (see felony
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede