GRE Word List
EVANESCENT
tending to vanish like vapor
The meaning of the word evanescent is tending to vanish like vapor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| strident | characterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound |
| vivisection | the cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation |
| cynosure | the northern constellation Ursa Minor |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| whittle | a large knife |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| aversion | a feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it |
| dilemma | a usually undesirable or unpleasant choice |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| apocalyptic | of, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse |