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

WordMeaning
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
havocwide and general destruction : devastation
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
afterlifean existence after death
hybridan offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension