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
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
anchora device usually of metal attached to a ship or boat by a cable and cast overboard to hold it in a particular place by means of a fluke that digs into the bottom
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
underhandin a clandestine manner
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
hazarda source of danger