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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| scintillate | to emit sparks : spark |
| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive |
| ecstasy | a state of overwhelming emotion |
| potent | having or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful |
| malingerer | to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work) |
| gnarled | full of knots or gnarls : knotty |
| ostensible | intended for display : open to view |
| overweening | arrogant |
| cognate | of the same or similar nature : generically alike |