🧠 GRE Exam Prep

The beauty of the cherry blossoms is ______; they bloom for only a few days each spring.

A perennial
B enduring
C ephemeral
D perpetual

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

'Ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time. This accurately describes something that blooms for only a few days, unlike words implying longevity.

💡 Why is C) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The beauty of the cherry blossoms is ______; they bloom for only a few days each spring." is Option C: ephemeral.

The other options — A) perennial, B) enduring, D) perpetual — are incorrect for this GRE Exam Prep question. As explained above: 'Ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time. This accurately describes something that blooms for only a few days, unlike words implying longevity.

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This 2-level GRE Exam Prep question from the Vocabulary topic is part of BrainForge Quiz's free exam preparation library. Each question includes the correct answer and a detailed explanation to help you understand the underlying concept, not just memorize the answer.

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