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
superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
dexterousmentally adroit and skillful : clever
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
voluminoushaving or marked by great volume or bulk : large