The correct answer is Option (3) → Fleeting
Word: Evanescent
Meaning:
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Evanescent refers to something that is brief, short-lived, or fades away quickly — like a momentary glow, a passing emotion, or a delicate sound that disappears almost immediately.
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It comes from the Latin word evanescere, which means to vanish or disappear.
Examples:
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The rainbow was evanescent, disappearing as quickly as it appeared.
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Childhood can feel evanescent, slipping away faster than we realize.
Fleeting – Correct Answer
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Meaning: Passing quickly; lasting for a very short time.
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This is closest in meaning to evanescent, as both describe something transitory or temporary.
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Example: She had a fleeting thought of her childhood as she walked past her old school.
The most appropriate synonym for evanescent is fleeting, as both words describe something temporary, short-lasting, and quick to disappear.
Eternal – Incorrect
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Meaning: Lasting forever; without end.
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This is the opposite of evanescent, not a synonym.
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Example: Their love felt eternal, never fading.
Resilient – Incorrect
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Meaning: Able to recover quickly from difficulties; tough.
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This is not related to the concept of something being short-lived.
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Example: Children are often very resilient after setbacks.
Practical – Incorrect
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Meaning: Realistic or useful in a sensible way.
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Again, this has no connection with the idea of something vanishing or short-lived.
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Example: She gave a practical solution to the problem.
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