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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WordMeaning
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
unfetterto free from fetters
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
dossiera file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")