GRE Word List

TRANSIENT

passing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory

The meaning of the word transient is passing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory.

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WordMeaning
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious
foppishfoolish
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating