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 |
|---|---|
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |
| caprice | a sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action |
| irrelevant | not relevant : inapplicable |
| fitful | characterized by fits or paroxysms |
| anchor | a 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 |
| vegetate | to lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind |
| debauch | to corrupt by intemperance or sensuality |
| underhand | in a clandestine manner |
| eulogistic | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| hazard | a source of danger |