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
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
looma frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace
veerto change direction or course
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion
fortuitousoccurring by chance
generateto bring into existence: such as
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference
obscuredark