GRE Word List
EVANESCENT
tending to vanish like vapor
The meaning of the word evanescent is tending to vanish like vapor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
| translucent | permitting the passage of light: |
| prank | trick |
| braggart | a loud arrogant boaster |
| gallows | a frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged |
| austere | stern and cold in appearance or manner |
| protean | of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms |
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |
| gobble | to swallow or eat greedily |
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |