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
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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.