English Grammar - Synonyms and Antonyms

English Grammar
English Grammar - Synonyms and Antonyms

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Evanescent


Options:

  1. Ephemeral
  2. Transient
  3. Enduring
  4. Fleeting

Right Answer: Enduring

'Evanescent' describes something that vanishes quickly and lasts only a very short time, like a scent or a passing mood. It derives from the Latin 'evanescere', meaning to disappear. The question asks for an antonym, so the required word must convey permanence. 'Enduring' means lasting over a long period and continuing to exist, which is the direct opposite. The distractors are traps because 'ephemeral', 'transient' and 'fleeting' are all synonyms of evanescent, each describing brief duration. Candidates who misread the task as a synonym test pick one of these. Hence option three is correct.

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