GRE Word List

EVANESCENT

tending to vanish like vapor

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

Random words

WordMeaning
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
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propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
errantbehaving wrongly
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
labyrintha place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys
gauchelacking social experience or grace
schismdivision