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
havocwide and general destruction : devastation
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
tycoona businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
retributionrecompense
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith