English NMDCAT Reading Comprehension
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In the sentence: “The candidate’s ephemeral success during the primary elections vanished as soon as the controversial scandal surfaced,” the word ‘ephemeral’ means:

A. Lasting
B. Fleeting
C. Significant
D. Obvious

📝 Explanation

Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time; the context of it 'vanishing' confirms it was temporary or fleeting.

📖 Additional Information

  • Lasting
  • Fleeting
  • Significant
  • Obvious

Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time; the context of it 'vanishing' confirms it was temporary or fleeting.

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