GRE Word List

TEMPORAL

of or relating to time as opposed to eternity

The meaning of the word temporal is of or relating to time as opposed to eternity.

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pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
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industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
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antithesisthe direct opposite
pedigreea register recording a line of ancestors
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