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.

Random words

WordMeaning
acrophobiaabnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
leave-takingdeparture
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
wastrelvagabond
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep