Question

question 27
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.
what is the meaning of the word evanescent as used in the passage?
o brief or fleeting
o cheap or inexpensive
o strong and invincible
o flimsy or fragile

Explanation:

The word "evanescent" means vanishing or fading away quickly. In the context of the passage, it contrasts with "enduring" inventions. It implies that while some inventions are long - lasting, many others have a short - lived existence.

Answer:

A. brief or fleeting