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
contingentdependent on or conditioned by something else
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swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
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colloquyconversation
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