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
cherubican order of angels see celestial hierarchy
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
necromancyconjuration (see conjure
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
depleteto empty of a principal substance
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
outlandishof or relating to another country : foreign
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business