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
drabslattern
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
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glazeto furnish or fit with glass
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