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 |
|---|---|
| acrophobia | abnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights |
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
| dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |
| leave-taking | departure |
| rudimentary | consisting in first principles : fundamental |
| wastrel | vagabond |
| ostensible | intended for display : open to view |
| burgeon | to send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout |
| foible | the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point |
| somnolent | of a kind likely to induce sleep |