GRE Word List
TRANSIENT
staying for a short time; momentary; temporary; N: one that is transient
The meaning of the word transient is staying for a short time; momentary; temporary; N: one that is transient.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| menial | suitable for servants; lowly; mean; N: someone who does menial work (esp. servant in a house) |
| corpuscle | red or white cell in the blood |
| legend | explanatory list of symbols on a map |
| ensconce | settle comfortably; place comfortably (in a secure place) |
| reminiscence | recollection; V. reminisce: recollect the past |
| verdant | green; covered with green plants or grass; lush in vegetation; Ex. verdant meadows |
| degenerate | become worse in quality; deteriorate; ADJ: having become worse; Ex. a degenerate species; N: depraved or corrupt person |
| ford | place where a river can be crossed on foot; V. |
| viscid | adhesive; gluey |
| meter | arrangement of words in the form of poetry (by accentual rhythm) |