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
imperturbablemarked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene
minutethe 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
rendto remove from place by violence : wrest
refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
boostto push or shove up from below
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all
interiman intervening time : interval
gistessence; main point; substance
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time