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Elusive

/ɪˈlusɪv/
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(adj) Evading capture, comprehension or remembrance.

Tom is very elusive.
And the truth is elusive because it knows where to hide.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The rare animal is very ____ and difficult for photographers to find.

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