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
revileto subject to verbal abuse : vituperate
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indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
gruelingtrying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
phoenixa legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror