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
sonicutilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves
expenditurethe act or process of expending
expatriatebanish
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
misanthropea person who hates or distrusts humankind