GRE Word List

PROVISIONAL

serving for the time being : temporary

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

Random words

WordMeaning
frolicfull of fun : merry
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
lucremonetary gain : profit
dazeto stupefy especially by a blow : stun
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly