GRE Word List

PROVISIONAL

serving for the time being : temporary

The meaning of the word provisional is serving for the time being : temporary.

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WordMeaning
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
hybridan offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
cuethe letter q
flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
manifoldmarked by diversity or variety
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives