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Select the correct spelling for a word meaning ‘lasting for a very short duration’.

1. Ephemerol
2. Ephemeral
3. Ephemerial
4. Ephemiral

Correct answer: Ephemeral

Solution

"Ephemeral" is the correct spelling and means lasting for a very short time. The other options are misspellings.

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