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
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
pummelpound
miscellaneousconsisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
mutedbeing mute : silent
depictto represent by or as if by a picture
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile