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
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
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odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful
broachbrooch
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conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
lubricateto make smooth or slippery
figurea number symbol : numeral
contusioninjury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise
derideto laugh at or insult contemptuously