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
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
figurea number symbol : numeral
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
vitalof the utmost importance
effeteno longer fertile