Question

what is the meaning of the word evanescent as used in the passage? use the antonym enduring as a context clue to help you determine the meaning. every inventor tinkering in a basement or garage hopes to come up with the next big thing—a product that will change life as we know it. but for every enduring invention, like a television or a personal computer, there are probably thousands that are evanescent. useless or impractical flimsy or fragile brief or fleeting

Explanation:

The word "enduring" means lasting for a long time. Since "evanescent" is its antonym, it means the opposite, which is something that doesn't last long, or is brief and fleeting.

Answer:

C. brief or fleeting