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
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
savanta person of learning
markedhaving an identifying mark
maritimeof, relating to, or bordering on the sea
mirewet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh)
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
visionaryhaving or marked by foresight and imagination
vendettablood feud
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments