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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| shackle | something (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms |
| arrhythmic | lacking rhythm or regularity |
| oratorio | a lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| docile | easily taught |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| repast | something taken as food : meal |
| obnoxious | odiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive |
| aesthetic | of, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful |
| doff | to remove (an article of wear) from the body |