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
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
misanthropea person who hates or distrusts humankind
receptiveable or inclined to receive
stoopto bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
overturnto cause to turn over : upset
psychosomaticof, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods