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
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
celibateof, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:
componenta constituent part : ingredient
esteemthe regard in which one is held
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
mausoleuma large tomb
collectedgathered together