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
maculatedmarked with spots : blotched
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
furoran angry or maniacal fit : rage
clota portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum)
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
calligraphyartistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless