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
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
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resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing
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dirgea song or hymn of grief or lamentation
ephemerallasting a very short time
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
analgesiainsensibility to pain without loss of consciousness