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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isotopeany of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties
consistencyagreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
bestowto put to use : apply
fervorintensity of feeling or expression
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
mogulan Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful