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
guilelessinnocent
dapperneat and trim in appearance
encompassinclude
striatedmarked with striations or striae
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity