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
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
conventionagreement
filchto steal secretly or casually
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
implodeto burst inward
remissionthe act or process of remitting
heedto pay attention
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
compressto press or squeeze together