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 |
|---|---|
| blues | low spirits : melancholy |
| implausible | not plausible : provoking disbelief |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| apiculture | the keeping of bees especially on a large scale |
| gall | brazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence |
| spatula | a flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting |
| terrestrial | of or relating to the earth or its inhabitants |
| cog | a tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear |
| pomposity | pompous demeanor, speech, or behavior |
| parley | to speak with another : confer |