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
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
passiveacted upon by an external agency
encomiasticone that praises : eulogist
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis
euphoriaa feeling of well-being or elation
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
takeoffa rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect