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 |
|---|---|
| appraise | to set a value on : to estimate the amount of |
| sensitization | the action or process of sensitizing |
| resonant | continuing to sound : echoing |
| polarity | the quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles |
| podium | a low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as |
| dirge | a song or hymn of grief or lamentation |
| ephemeral | lasting a very short time |
| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |
| glitter | to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle |
| analgesia | insensibility to pain without loss of consciousness |