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 |
|---|---|
| disjointed | being thrown out of orderly function |
| perpetual | continuing forever : everlasting |
| tenuous | having little substance or strength : flimsy |
| typhoon | a hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the China sea |
| saccharine | of, relating to, or resembling that of sugar |
| perforate | to make a hole through |
| ghastly | terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening |
| omnivorous | feeding on both animal and vegetable substances |
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
| solstice | either of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the celestial equator is greatest and which is reached by the sun each year about June 21 and December 21 |