evanescent
/ˌɛvəˈnɛsənt/
e · va · nes · cent
ˌɛ · və · ˈnɛs · ənt
English Definition
adj. quickly fading or disappearing
Significado en Español
evanescente, fugaz
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thoáng qua, phù du
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
e-(out) + van-(empty) + -escent(changing) → gradually becoming empty, gradually disappearing
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “evanescent”.
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A
permanent
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B
eternal
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C
fleeting
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D
enduring
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C — fleeting.
“evanescent” means adj. quickly fading or disappearing
Common questions about “evanescent”
What does “evanescent” mean?
evanescent — adj. quickly fading or disappearing. In Chinese: 逐渐消失的，短暂的.
How do you pronounce “evanescent”?
evanescent is pronounced /ˌɛvəˈnɛsənt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: e · va · nes · cent.
Is “evanescent” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. evanescent appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “evanescent”?
e-(out) + van-(empty) + -escent(changing) → gradually becoming empty, gradually disappearing
