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
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
billowwave
irateroused to ire
haggardnot tamed
credencemental acceptance as true or real
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand