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
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
decreean order usually having the force of law
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
haranguea speech addressed to a public assembly
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal