GRE Word List

EVANESCENT

tending to vanish like vapor

The meaning of the word evanescent is tending to vanish like vapor.

Random words

WordMeaning
wrenchto move with a violent twist
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
incredulitythe quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
clapperone that claps: such as
interdicta Roman Catholic ecclesiastical censure withdrawing most sacraments and Christian burial from a person or district
torpedoa weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as