ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)Word Knowledge (WK)Easy
Which word is a synonym for <b>ephemeral</b>?
- ALasting
- BFleeting
- CEternal
- DPermanent
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Fleeting
Ephemeral refers to something that is short-lived or transient. Fleeting accurately captures this meaning.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Lasting means enduring for a considerable time, which is the opposite of ephemeral.
- C. Eternal means lasting forever, which is an antonym for ephemeral.
- D. Permanent means enduring indefinitely, the opposite of ephemeral.
Ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time.
- Often used to describe natural phenomena like sunsets or certain insects.
- Implies a delicate and transient beauty or existence.
- Can refer to ideas or trends that quickly fade.
Memory trick: An EPHemeral butterfly's life is FEW days.