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
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
titanichaving great magnitude, force, or power : colossal
loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action