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
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
genuflectto bend the knee
equanimityevenness of mind especially under stress
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
mischancebad luck
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
chortleto sing or chant exultantly